Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is India’s External Affairs Minister since 2019. He is a former diplomat who has been the Foreign Secretary (2015-2018) and in various ambassadorial positions, notably the United States. He is often seen as one of the main people who has influenced and been the source of the successful and far-sighted foreign policy of India, resulting in improved relations with other countries and increased global partnerships.

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Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Biography

Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has been India’s External Affairs Minister since 30 May 2019. He is a Member of the Rajya Sabha, representing Gujarat.

Prior to this, he served as the Foreign Secretary of India. Before his tenure as Foreign Secretary, Jaishankar held prominent diplomatic positions, including serving as the Indian Ambassador to the United States, China, and the Czech Republic.

Additionally, he served as the High Commissioner to Singapore from 2007 to 2009, where he made significant contributions to bilateral relations.

Jaishankar has held various diplomatic posts in Moscow, Colombo, Budapest, and Tokyo, and has worked in the Ministry of External Affairs and the President’s Secretariat. From May 2018, he was President of Global Corporate Affairs at Tata Sons Private Limited.

Among his notable achievements, Jaishankar played a crucial role in negotiating the Indo-US civilian nuclear agreement, highlighting his strategic vision and diplomatic skills in advancing India's interests on the global stage.

Born in New Delhi on 9 January 1955, he is the son of Krishnaswamy Subrahmanyam and Sulochana Subrahmanyam.

He enjoys playing squash and badminton, travelling, and has an interest in history and culture. He is also keen on current affairs, international relations, and the impact of technology on society, often speaking on Global Risk Assessment.

He has even written widely acclaimed best-selling books: The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World, which was published in 2020 and Why Bharat Matters, which was published in 2024.

Jaishankar married Kyoko Somekawa Jaishankar in 1998, and they have three children. His net worth is Rs 15,82,54,942.

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Personal Life

Full Name	Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Date of Birth	09 Jan 1955 (Age 71)
Place of Birth	New Delhi, India
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Doctorate
Profession	Minister of External Affairs, Govt. of India
Father's Name	Late Krishnaswamy Subrahmanyam
Mother's Name	Sulochana Subrahmanyam
Spouse's Name	Kyoko Somekawa Jaishankar
Spouse's Profession	Consultant
Children	2 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Brahmin

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Net Worth

Net Worth

₹15.83 CRORE

ASSETS

₹15.83 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar completed his Bachelor of Science degree at St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi. He then pursued higher education at Jawaharlal Nehru University, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Political Science, followed by an M.Phil and a Ph.D. in International Relations, awarded in 1977 and 1981, respectively.

Interesting Facts about Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Jaishankar is the longest-serving Indian ambassador to China and played a pivotal role in reinforcing economic, trade, and cultural relations between the two countries.
Jaishankar speaks Hindi, English, Tamil, Russian conversational Japanese, and some Hungarian.
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar was the second of the six ambassadors who presented their credentials to Obama in a traditional ceremony that marks the formal beginning of an ambassador's service in Washington.
He became the second-ever diplomat to be appointed as India's External Affairs minister after Natwar Singh.
His first stint as Ambassador was to the Czech Republic in 2001 under the leadership of then-Prime Minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee.

Political Timeline of Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

2024 : He was again appointed as the Union Minister of State to handle the Ministry of External Affairs in the Modi 3.0 cabinet.
2023 : He was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha for the second term from Gujarat on the BJP ticket.
2019 : Elected as a Member of the Indian Parliament from Bhartiya Janata Party to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat state. Inducted into Narendra Modi's cabinet as a Union Minister of External Affairs.

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Early Life

2015: Appointed as Foreign Secretary of India on 29th January 2015 and held this position till 2018.
2013: Appointed as India's Ambassador to the United States in September 2013. Took charge on 23 December 2013 succeeding Nirupama Rao. He served till 2015.
2009: Ambassador of India to China, 2009-2013.
2007: India's High Commissioner to Singapore, 2007-2009.
2004: Joint Secretary (Americas) at the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi from 2004 to 2007.
2001: Appointed India's ambassador to the Czech Republic to serve from 2001 to 2004.
2000: Served as an Ambassador of India to Czech Republic from 2000 to 2004.
1996: Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo from 1996 to 2000.
1991: Director (East Europe) in the Ministry of External Affairs. Also served as press secretary and speechwriter for President of India Shankar Dayal Sharma.
1990: Counsellor at the Indian mission in Budapest from 1990 to 1993.
1988: Served in Sri Lanka as First Secretary and political adviser to the Indian Peacekeeping Force (IPKF) from 1988 to 1990.
1985: Appointed as the first secretary at the Indian embassy in Washington, D.C.
1979: Served as third secretary and second secretary in the Indian mission to the Soviet Union in Moscow from 1979 to 1981.
1977: Joined Indian Foreign Service.

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Achievements

He was proffered the Padma Shri in 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Subrahmanyam Jaishankar)

Does Subrahmanyam Jaishankar have criminal cases?
No, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar does not have any criminal cases.
How old is Subrahmanyam Jaishankar?
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is 67 years old (As of 2022).
Who is Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's wife?
Kyoko Jaishankar is the wife of Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
What is Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's qualification?
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar holds PhD degree in International Relations.
From which party does Subrahmanyam Jaishankar belong to?
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Who is Subrahmanyam Jaishankar?
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is the Minister of External Affairs of the Government of India.

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Latest News & Updates

Here's what S Jaishankar says on PM Modi's commitment

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the new Parliament building is a symbol of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's firm commitment towards national development. Jaishankar said this while interacting with citizens, including doctors, government employees, members of social organisations and youngsters, as part of the "Sampark se Samarthan" campaign of the BJP in the New Delhi area.

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