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Government sources said India chose not to hold a joint media interaction after Narendra Modi met Donald Trump in France.
The decision was linked to concerns about Trump's unpredictable behavior with foreign leaders.
The clarification followed comments from U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor that India had requested no media questions.
Some reports said India allowed opening statements but not a question-and-answer session.
Why it mattersReveals diplomatic strategy and tensions in high-level bilateral relations between India and the US.
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One report said Trump later opened the floor to reporters, turning the event into an impromptu press briefing.