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Under pressure and despite the gaffes, Krishna walked the fine line of diplomacy


Published on 2024-12-10 13:20:46 - The Hindu
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  • S.M. Krishna's tenure as Minister of External Affairs (2009-2011) is often remembered for gaffes, like the time in 2011 when he accidentally began to read out the Portuguese Foreign Minister's speech at the United Nations,

The article from The Hindu discusses the legacy of S.M. Krishna, who passed away at the age of 90. Krishna, a former External Affairs Minister of India, was remembered for his grace, dignity, and the significant role he played in enhancing India's foreign relations, particularly with the United States. His tenure saw a strengthening of the India-U.S. strategic partnership, highlighted by the visit of President Barack Obama in 2010. Krishna was also noted for his contributions to Karnataka politics, having served as the Chief Minister and being instrumental in the development of Bengaluru as an IT hub. His political journey was marked by his ability to maintain cordial relations across party lines, his linguistic skills, and his commitment to public service, which earned him respect and admiration from peers and the public alike.

Read the Full The Hindu Article at:
[ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sm-krishna-will-be-remembered-for-his-grace-as-external-affairs-minister/article68968007.ece ]

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