Officials Defend Modalities After Gor Claims India Sought No Questions at Modi-Trump Event
· World · The Hindu, The Independent, Hindustan Times
Official sources stated on Monday that Indian representatives followed standard protocol by discussing event arrangements ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with US President Donald Trump. The response came after US Ambassador Sergio Gor claimed that the MEA requested that a joint press event feature no questions from journalists. Mr. Gor stated that President Trump ultimately disregarded the request and answered press questions for 45 minutes during the G7 summit in Evian, France. Government sources defended the outreach as normal diplomatic practice for VVIP visits. The interaction occurred on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2026.
Why it matters
The public disclosure by a US diplomat regarding bilateral protocol discussions offers rare insight into the behind-the-scenes negotiations governing high-level leader appearances.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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