Discussions regarding public appearance arrangements for leaders ahead of any VVIP visit represent a normal practice to ensure schedule clarity. This perspective was shared by sources following remarks from US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor regarding a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France.
Ambassador Gor stated that ahead of the meeting, the Indian side communicated its preference not to hold a press interaction. Although Gor informed President Trump of this request, Trump ultimately asked gathered reporters if they had any questions, effectively opening the room to a full press conference.
Sources familiar with the matter emphasized that communicating standard practices for VVIP visits is routine. The two leaders had met shortly after a US military strike during the war with Iran resulted in the deaths of Indian sailors, during which Prime Minister Modi highlighted the human cost of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and stressed the protection of maritime trade routes.
