New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conveyed birthday wishes to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, acknowledging his decades of public service and his role in shaping India's foreign policy and international engagement.

In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, "Best wishes to Dr. S. Jaishankar Ji on his birthday. He has served the nation as a distinguished diplomat and is now playing a key role in strengthening India's foreign policy and ties with the world. Praying for his long and healthy life."

Jaishankar, born on January 9, 1955, in New Delhi, is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and has been serving as the country's External Affairs Minister since 2019.

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