The US Government sources clarified that during Modi-Trump bilateral meeting in France India’s decision to request no media questions was a routine diplomatic protocol influenced by concerns over Trump’s unpredictable behavior with foreign leaders. The clarification followed comments by US envoy Sergio Gor, who revealed that the Ministry of External Affairs requested to avoid a full press Q&A session. However, President Trump unexpectedly opened the floor to reporters during the event.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump met on June 17 in Evian-les-Bains, France, on the sidelines of the G7 summit. The bilateral talks covered several priority issues, including trade relations and safety concerns for Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz following recent regional maritime incidents.
Government sources clarified that discussions regarding public appearance arrangements are standard protocol ahead of any foreign leader’s visit. Indian authorities exercised caution to maintain routine diplomatic decorum, noting that foreign delegations often take a cautious approach due to US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable nature during joint media interactions, as seen in past press briefings with other world leaders.
What revealed the details of the Modi-Trump media interaction?
US envoy Sergio Gor disclosed details about the event during an interaction at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum. Gor stated that the Ministry of External Affairs requested that media cameras be permitted for brief opening remarks without an open Q&A session. Although Trump initially agreed to the setup, he unexpectedly invited questions from journalists following the opening statements, turning the session into a lengthy press conference.
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