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French President Macron Faces Awkward Moment Trying to Kiss Turkish First Lady's Hand During Visit
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First reported by Now 14 · 51 minutes ago
What happened
French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to kiss Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan's hand during an official visit, but she withdrew, causing an awkward moment widely shared on social media.
- 01Macron tried to kiss Emine Erdogan's hand during an official visit to Turkey.
- 02Emine Erdogan avoided the gesture, leaving her hand out of Macron's reach.
- 03President Erdogan shook Brigitte Macron's hand with a formal handshake only.
- 04The incident was widely shared and discussed on social media.
- 05The moment highlighted cultural differences in diplomatic etiquette between France and Turkey.
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