S. Jayashankar

S. Jayashankar is an Indian diplomat. He is the current Minister of External Affairs of India. He has served as the Minister of State for External Affairs and the Minister of State for Defence. Jayashankar was born in 1952 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He graduated from the Indian Institute of Science and Technology and the Indian Institute of Foreign Service. He has served in various diplomatic posts, including the Indian embassy in Beijing and the Indian high commission in London. He has been a key figure in India's foreign policy, particularly in the areas of South Asia and the Middle East. Jayashankar is known for his strong stance on national security and his efforts to strengthen India's relationships with other countries.