Jaishankar, 64, known for his skillful diplomacy, tough negotiating tactics and strategic vision, has served as the Indian ambassador to the US from 2013-2015
Addressing a gathering at a seminar, Jaishankar said a 'global rebalancing' is taking place and the "sharpest manifestation" of that is the rise of China and to an extent, the rise of India as well
Jaishankar termed his conversation with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian as "cordial"
S Jaishankar is a technocrat who is unlikely to use statements like 'ghar me ghus ke maroonga' as defining elements of Indian policy towards Pakistan
Jaishankar impressed Modi when the latter met him during his visit to China as Gujarat chief minister in 2012
The Foreign Secretary also spoke about a number of infrastructural and economic projects
Jaishankar remarks assume significance in terms of India's Act East policy
His term has been extended from January 29, 2017 until January 28, 2018
The coming month will also see a number of key appointments in the External Affairs Ministry
Jaishankar is known for his proximity to both Modi and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval
With the West looking inwards, India and peers must take charge, says the foreign secretary
Jaishankar criticised CPEC, which passes through the Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan region
His comments were in reference to Beijing's opposition to India's NSG bid
Randeep Surjewala hoped Jaishanker won't get "axed" like his predecessor Sujatha Singh for exposing BJP
He said there is a connection between state actors and non-state actors which is why we use the words it's sponsored
Jaishankar also called for direction to create the connectivity that promotes a sharper Indian Ocean personality to emerge
Jaishankar's visit came a week ahead of plenary meeting of atomic trading bloc to be held in Seoul on June 24 where India's membership is likely to be discussed
Jaishankar's visit to Washington came amid speculation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit the US in June