PM Modi Donald Trump G7 – Indian Sources Clarify ‘Standard Practice’ Followed for PM Modi-Trump Press Meet at G7 Summit – Government sources clarified that India followed standard, routine protocols regarding press arrangements for bilateral meetings involving high-level leaders. The clarification came after comments made by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor regarding media access during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit.
PM Modi Donald Trump G7 – Indian Sources Clarify ‘Standard Practice’ Followed for PM Modi-Trump Press Meet at G7 Summit – US Envoy’s Behind-the-Scenes Claims
Speaking at a recent public forum in Mumbai, US Ambassador Sergio Gor claimed that India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had requested media presence without an open-ended question-and-answer session prior to the bilateral meeting. Gor recounted that President Trump initially agreed to the arrangement; however, following their joint opening statements, the US President turned to reporters and invited questions, resulting in an unscripted 45-minute press session.
PM Modi Donald Trump G7 – Indian Sources Clarify ‘Standard Practice’ Followed for PM Modi-Trump Press Meet at G7 Summit – Indian Government Response on VVIP Protocols
In response to the ambassador’s remarks, Indian government sources maintained that coordinating public appearance formats is a standard administrative procedure for all foreign summits. Officials noted that establishing structured formats for press briefings and photo opportunities ahead of bilateral meetings with global leaders ensures clarity, adherence to schedules, and routine operational coordination.
PM Modi Donald Trump G7 – Indian Sources Clarify ‘Standard Practice’ Followed for PM Modi-Trump Press Meet at G7 Summit – Strategic Discussions at the G7 Summit
Despite the format discussion, the bilateral meeting between PM Modi and President Trump covered critical shared priorities. The leaders discussed security concerns involving Indian seafarers navigating conflict zones near the Strait of Hormuz, alongside ongoing negotiations regarding India-US trade arrangements and broader defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.