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India Skips Full Press Conference After Modi’s Meeting with Trump, Citing Unpredictable Behaviour
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 03:52 AM
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Sources say India decided against holding a full press briefing after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met U.S. President Donald Trump, citing concerns over the American leader’s unpredictable conduct.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Donald Trump in Washington, a high‑profile diplomatic engagement that drew considerable media attention. The two leaders discussed bilateral issues ranging from trade to regional security, and the meeting concluded without any immediate joint statement.
Following the encounter, Indian officials opted not to convene a full‑scale press conference, a departure from the usual protocol after such high‑level talks. Sources close to the ministry indicated that the decision was driven by caution over President Trump’s reputation for unpredictable remarks and actions, which could complicate the messaging.
Instead, a brief statement was released through official channels, summarising the key outcomes of the meeting while avoiding a detailed media briefing. The move reflects New Delhi’s attempt to manage diplomatic narratives carefully amid concerns about potential off‑the‑record comments from the U.S. side.
Following the encounter, Indian officials opted not to convene a full‑scale press conference, a departure from the usual protocol after such high‑level talks. Sources close to the ministry indicated that the decision was driven by caution over President Trump’s reputation for unpredictable remarks and actions, which could complicate the messaging.
Instead, a brief statement was released through official channels, summarising the key outcomes of the meeting while avoiding a detailed media briefing. The move reflects New Delhi’s attempt to manage diplomatic narratives carefully amid concerns about potential off‑the‑record comments from the U.S. side.