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India says cautious approach to Trump was routine practice
India said discussions on media arrangements for leaders are normal diplomatic practice after US envoy Sergio Gor stated that New Delhi had asked for no press interaction after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's…
India said discussions on media arrangements for leaders are normal diplomatic practice after US envoy Sergio Gor stated that New Delhi had asked for no press interaction after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with President Donald Trump in France in June. Gor said the Ministry of External Affairs requested that there be no questions from the media, but Trump later invited questions, leading to a 45-minute press conference.
Government sources told PTI that foreign delegations meeting Trump are cautious about his "unpredictable behaviour", citing his interactions with the presidents of South Africa and Ukraine. The sources stressed that discussions on public appearances are standard ahead of any VVIP visit, and India communicated its usual practice. The bilateral trade deal between India and the US remains in limbo.
Indian Opinion Analysis
All three sources, The New Indian Express, Rediff, and Livemint, rely on the same PTI wire copy, producing uniform neutral reporting. The coverage frames the story around India's cautious approach, foregrounding the government's explanation of standard practice and Trump's unpredictability. The US envoy's account of Trump forgetting the request is reported without challenge or emphasis. The measured read is that this was a minor diplomatic friction, with the trade deal's delay a more substantive concern. Watch for any impact on the bilateral trade talks.
Coverage: 3 sources, 3 neutral
Sources (3): newindianexpress.com (neutral report), rediff.com (neutral report), livemint.com (neutral report)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
