Archive · 10 Jan 2026
MEA Clarifies Modi-Trump Addressing Norms
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have a friendly relationship.
They always talk to each other with respect, following diplomatic rules.
This was said in response to Trump's claim that Modi called him 'Sir'.
The MEA explained that both leaders address each other properly and respectfully.
MEA stated that PM Modi and President Trump have a friendly relationship.
They address each other with mutual respect as per diplomatic norms.
The statement was in response to Trump's claim that Modi called him 'Sir'.
MEA clarified that both leaders follow proper addressing protocols.
The clarification was made on Friday in New Delhi.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump
- What
- Clarification on how they address each other
- When
- Friday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To address Donald Trump's claim that PM Modi addressed him as 'Sir'
- Leaders Involved
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Donald Trump
- Organization
- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
- Date of Statement
- Friday
- Nature of Relationship
- Friendly and respectful
- Addressing Norms
- Mutual respect as per diplomatic norms