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Kiss of diplomacy!

You can stay away from the ‘Kiss of Love'...but just can't avoid ‘Kiss of Diplomacy'!That's what happens when politicians often slip under the gratitude of diplomacy; ending up being captured wrong while displaying ambassadorial gestures!So,

India TV News Desk Published : Jan 19, 2015 20:11 IST, Updated : Jan 19, 2015 20:17 IST
kiss of diplomacy
kiss of diplomacy

You can stay away from the ‘Kiss of Love'...but just can't avoid ‘Kiss of Diplomacy'!

That's what happens when politicians often slip under the gratitude of diplomacy; ending up being captured wrong while displaying ambassadorial gestures!

So, when US secretary of State John Kerry attempted to plant a ‘kiss of diplomacy' on French President Francois Hollande (who by the way was expecting a warming hug), the duo was caught by photogs in a compromising moment! (At least that's what it seemed)

John Kerry was going in for a kiss, but was duly returned with a gesture of an ‘air-kiss' by the President.

Photogs present, were quite swift to capture the moment which went viral.
Mr. Kerry's attempt to show his empathy in the light of the recent developments in France turned out to be a dampener.

This would not be the first time, when politicians have put themselves in awkward position, check out:

1) Obama kisses Julia Gillard 

Obama kisses ex-PM of Australia….we hope Michelle would not mind her dutiful husband's diplomatic gesture.

2) Tony Abott kisses Lisa Newman 

This was rather embarassing for Australian PM as the kiss went horribly wrong…indeed!

3) Barack Obama Kisses German Chancellor

  US president does not shy away from showing his affection to their European counterparts (which is quite evident!).

4) Tony Blair kissing Michelle Obama 

Tony Blair has a rare feat to his credit; he has kissed Clintons, Bushes and now Obamas!

5) Barack Obama kisses Aung San Suu Kyi

Though it was way awkward for Suu Kyi but the Nobel Prize winner attended the gesture with grace.

6) Oprah winfrey kissed Bush

As you can see the discomfiture on their faces, when President Bush wanted to peck at Oprah's chick.

7) Obama and Jill Biden 

Under Michelle's watchful eyes this kiss couldn't happen but the intent is quite clear.

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