If the flight cheated, then S. Jaishankar took the road route, traveled 670 kilometers to reach New York

News India Live, Digital Desk: When we S. When we hear the name of Jaishankar, a picture comes to our mind of an experienced diplomat who strongly represents India in international forums. But recently he showed that he is not only a man of words but also of action.

What was that big challenge?
Actually, Jaishankar had to have a very important meeting with United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres in New York. In this meeting, the burning issues of the world and India’s role were to be discussed. But at that time, air services in America were adversely affected due to weather and some technical reasons. Many flights were canceled or significantly delayed.

In such a situation, any normal person would have chosen to proceed with the meeting, but for Jaishankar, the country came first.

car journey instead of flight
When it became impossible to get a flight, the External Affairs Minister and his team did not give up. They decided that they would travel to New York by road only. It is reported that he 670 kilometers (about 416 miles) Covered a long distance by car. This route was not short, and on top of that, this journey of hours on the roads of America was no less than a tiring task.

After this ‘marathon road trip’ of more than 7 hours, he reached New York and completed his scheduled meeting. As soon as this news came out, people on social media started linking it with Jaishankar’s ‘dedication’.

Why was this journey so important?
This was not just a meeting. In the current global situation, where there is an atmosphere of tension in many parts of the world, India’s voice matters a lot. Jaishankar’s arrival there gives a clear message that how serious India is in solving the world’s problems and it does not shy away from its duties for any protocol or convenience.

story that inspires everyone
In today’s busy world, we often postpone our work for small reasons. But the journey of a senior minister of the country by road of 670 kilometers teaches us that if the goal is clear and the mind is determined to accomplish it, then no obstacle is too big.

Indeed, this story will remain one of the ‘passion’ stories of Indian diplomacy for many years to come.