By Shishir Prashant 
PrashantNews
A seemingly awkward greeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir at a gathering of European leaders in Dublin has taken social media by storm, with photographs of the encounter going viral.
The photograph captures Macron leaning towards Frostadóttir, apparently attempting to greet her with a warm hug. However, the Icelandic Prime Minister appears to lean backwards, keeping one hand on Macron’s shoulder, creating an awkward-looking moment in front of the cameras.
While Macron is seen looking towards her, Frostadóttir appears to turn her attention towards a photographer capturing the moment. The contrasting body language of the two leaders has triggered considerable discussion and humorous reactions on social media.
The photograph was taken on Thursday during the ninth meeting of the European Political Community in Dublin, Ireland, where European leaders gathered for discussions on regional and international issues.
Although many social media users interpreted the moment as Frostadóttir avoiding Macron’s embrace, the photograph alone does not establish whether the gesture was deliberate or simply an awkward moment during the greeting.