"It's a real thing": PM Netanyahu hails 'Modi hug' as symbol of "wondrous" India-Israel friendship

Feb 25, 2026

PM Netanyahu hailed the "Modi hug" as a symbol of the "wondrous friendship" between India and Israel during a historic Knesset reception.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets PM Narendra Modi in Delhi

Sep 09, 2024

PM Modi welcomed Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Hyderabad House. The two leaders warmly greeted each other with a hug.

PM Modi welcomed with Vedic chants at Sydney stadium

May 23, 2023

After a traditional welcome, PM Modi and Albanese greeted each other with a warm hug and walked into Sydney's biggest stadium to reverberating cheers.

Vietnam PM Pham Minh Chinh accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Aug 01, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received his Vietnam counterpart at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The two leaders shared a warm hug as they greeted each other.

G 20 Summit: PM Modi, US President Biden share warm hug at Bali

Nov 15, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met US President Joe Biden and shared a warm hug before the start of the G20 summit in...

"He's a great leader... He is a special man": What President Trump said about PM Modi during US visit

Feb 14, 2025

Welcoming PM Modi with a warm hug at the White House, Trump said, "We missed you a lot." He also wrote a heartfelt message...