Then he did it again in the White House Rose Garden. "Modi doesn't hug just anyone," said political scientist Sreeram Chaulia, dean of the Jindal School of International Affairs in New Delhi. "Some people were worried about the outcome ... in view of an unpredictable Trump," retired Indian diplomat Rajeev Dogra said. As the two gave a joint statement in the White House Rose Garden, Modi wrapped his arms around Trump's midsection. By then Trump appeared to be ready, and welcomed the parting gesture by patting Modi kindly on the back.

Source: Times of India June 27, 2017 13:09 UTC