Hug it like Modi: Indian PM's unique style of meeting world leaders

A look at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unique style of greeting leaders and celebrities with open arms.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, during his UAE visit.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, during his UAE visit.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs President Donald Trump as Modi departs the White House, Monday, June 26, 2017, in Washington.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs President Donald Trump as Modi departs the White House, Monday, June 26, 2017, in Washington.
US president Barack Obama and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi embrace each other in this combo file picture.
US president Barack Obama and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi embrace each other in this combo file picture.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embraced by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, during a surprise stopover on December 25, 2015 in Lahore, Pakistan.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embraced by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, during a surprise stopover on December 25, 2015 in Lahore, Pakistan.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs France's President Francois Hollande (R) during their visit to the Rock Garden in Chandigarh.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs France's President Francois Hollande (R) during their visit to the Rock Garden in Chandigarh.
French President Francois Hollande (L) hugs India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
French President Francois Hollande (L) hugs India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs Afghan President Ashraf Ghani during his welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Kabul.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs Afghan President Ashraf Ghani during his welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Kabul.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) is welcomed by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe upon his arrival at the State Guest House in Kyoto, western Japan, in this photo released by Kyodo.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) is welcomed by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe upon his arrival at the State Guest House in Kyoto, western Japan, in this photo released by Kyodo.
Indian PM Narendra Modi hugs actor Hugh Jackman on stage during the Global Citizen Festival concert in Central Park, New York.
Indian PM Narendra Modi hugs actor Hugh Jackman on stage during the Global Citizen Festival concert in Central Park, New York.
Indian PM Narendra Modi (L) embraces British Prime Minister David Cameron (R) after Cameron's speech on stage at Wembley Stadium in London on November 13, 2015 during a welcome rally for Modi.
Indian PM Narendra Modi (L) embraces British Prime Minister David Cameron (R) after Cameron's speech on stage at Wembley Stadium in London on November 13, 2015 during a welcome rally for Modi.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) is hugged by Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott during a reception at the Melbourne Cricket Ground November 18, 2014.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) is hugged by Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott during a reception at the Melbourne Cricket Ground November 18, 2014.
US Secretary of State John Kerry (front, 2nd L) and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (front, 2nd R) gesture after shaking hands at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in Gandhinagar in the Gujarat January 11, 2015.
US Secretary of State John Kerry (front, 2nd L) and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (front, 2nd R) gesture after shaking hands at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in Gandhinagar in the Gujarat January 11, 2015.

Published: Tue 27 Jun 2017, 3:08 PM

Last updated: Tue 27 Jun 2017, 7:22 PM

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott (L) embraces Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he officially welcomes leaders to the G20 summit in Brisbane.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott (L) embraces Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he officially welcomes leaders to the G20 summit in Brisbane.

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