See Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's famous bear hugs

Here are some political leaders who received Modi's affections

Last updated: February 24, 2020 | 12:28

Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Producer

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February 24, 2020 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets US President Donald Trump with a hug as First Lady Melania Trump looks on, upon their arrival at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.

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February 24, 2020 | India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) embraces US President Donald Trump upon his arrival at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.

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August 22, 2019 | French President Emmanuel Macron (left) welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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February 19, 2019 | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (L) and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) embrace during a cermonial reception at the presidential palace in New Delhi.

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September 13, 2017 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

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June 26, 2017 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs U.S. President Donald Trump in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C.

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June 2, 2017 | Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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May 1, 2017 | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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January 24, 2017 | His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, is greeted by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on his arrival in Delhi.

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January 24, 2015 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs visiting US President Barack Obama.

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