Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is India's External Affairs Minister. He is currently newsworthy due to his active role in several significant international developments. These include India's renewed push for a free-trade agreement with the European Union, described as potentially the 'mother of all deals' creating a $27 trillion market, amidst rising US tariff tensions. Jaishankar is also involved in efforts to improve relations with neighboring countries. This includes attempts to foster a thaw in relations with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ahead of upcoming elections in Bangladesh. Furthermore, a recent unexpected handshake with the speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan in Dhaka has sparked speculation about a potential revival of dialogue between India and Pakistan. Jaishankar's diplomatic efforts highlight India's increasing role in global trade and regional stability.