11 Jaw-Dropping Moments of EAM Jaishankar's Witty Diplomacy

1. Jaishankar's Viral Reply to Dinner with Kim Jong Un or George Soros

When asked to choose between having dinner with North Koreas Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un and George Soros, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar cleverly replied, 'I think it is Navratri, I am fasting.' This witty response quickly went viral on social media.

2. The Context Behind Jaishankar's Response

Jaishankar's response was given during an interview where he was asked to pick between two controversial figures. His clever sidestep allowed him to avoid being pulled into the controversies surrounding either figure.

3. George Soros: A Vocal Critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

George Soros, a Hungarian-American billionaire and philanthropist, has been a vocal critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has been accused by the BJP of attempting to interfere with 'India's democratic process.'

4. Kim Jong Un: A Diplomatic Challenge

Kim Jong Un, the despotic leader of North Korea, represents a different kind of diplomatic challenge. Jaishankars response effectively sidestepped the potential minefield of this question.

5. Jaishankars Visit to Pakistan for the SCO Summit

Jaishankar will be visiting Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking the first time an Indian foreign minister has traveled to Pakistan since 2015. He clarified that his visit will be for a multilateral event and not to discuss India-Pakistan relations.

6. No Bilateral Talks with Pakistan

Jaishankar emphasized that he will not be holding any bilateral talks with Pakistan during his visit. His focus will be on participating in the multilateral event as a good member of the SCO.

7. Jaishankars Humor in Handling Sensitive Topics

Jaishankar has been known for his wit in handling sensitive topics. During a recent public event, he responded to a foreign journalists question about whether the US is a declining power by saying, 'You don't have to convince me about that.' This bon mot quickly went viral.

8. Conduct During Upcoming Visit to Pakistan

When asked about his conduct during the upcoming visit to Pakistan, Jaishankar humorously replied, 'I'm a courteous and civil person, I will behave myself accordingly.' This response earned applause from the audience.

9. Political Controversy Over Jaishankars Visit

A political controversy erupted after the leader of Imran Khan's party said they were planning to invite Jaishankar to join their protests in support of Khan. However, Jaishankar clarified that he was not invited to participate in any protests.

10. Jaishankars Diplomatic Stance on Global Conflicts

Jaishankar has highlighted Indias stance in multiple global conflicts. He emphasized that India is involved in various diplomatic efforts to resolve these conflicts, stating, 'You have a dog in every fight'

11. Impact of Middle East Conflict on India

Jaishankar also discussed the economic consequences of the Israel-Iran war, stating that it is a great concern for India, impacting oil and exports. He emphasized the need for diplomatic efforts to mitigate these effects.