S. Jaishankar
Awards & Honours
2
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Records
Jaishankar's career is marked by historic firsts and significant contributions to Indian foreign policy. He is the first career diplomat and former foreign secretary to become External Affairs Minister, and he is the longest-serving minister to hold the portfolio exclusively. His role in negotiating the India–US Civil Nuclear Agreement was a landmark achievement that transformed bilateral relations. His books have been widely read and translated, reflecting his influence as a thinker and strategist.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Padma Shri
India's fourth-highest civilian honour for contributions to diplomacy.
PhD honoris causa
Honorary doctorate for contributions to diplomacy, public service, and scholarship.
Records & Feats
First career diplomat and former foreign secretary to become External Affairs Minister
Jaishankar is the first Indian career diplomat and former foreign secretary to hold the cabinet position of Minister of External Affairs.
Longest-serving External Affairs Minister exclusively holding the portfolio
He has served as External Affairs Minister since May 2019, the longest uninterrupted tenure for the portfolio.