Argentina’s First Lady Juliana Awada steals the show at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Prime Minister Modi held talks with Argentine president Mauricio Macci, leading to the two sides finalising 10 MoUs.

Argentine first lady Juliana Awada, President Mauricio Macri and Prime Minister Narendra Modi share a light moment/ Praveen Jain/ThePrint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Argentina’s President Mauricio Macri held bilateral talks to enhance cooperation in key sectors in New Delhi Monday. Macri is on a three-day tour to India from 17-19 February.

However, at the ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Macri’s wife Juliana Awada was the centre of attention.

Smiles and gestures

From left to right: Juliana Awada, Argentine President Mauricio Macri, President Ram Nath Kovind, Savita Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan | Praveen Jain/ThePrint

The Modi hug

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets Argentine President Mauricio Macri | Praveen Jain/ThePrint

Walk the talk

Macri and Modi met at Hyderabad house in New Delhi | Praveen Jain/ThePrint

But, lets namaste first

Awada and Macri exchange greetings with President Ram Nath Kovind | Praveen Jain/ThePrint

On the red carpet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Argentine President wife Juliana Awada | Praveen Jain/ThePrint

After you

President Ram Nath Kovind welcomes Argentine President Mauricio Macri | Praveen Jain/ThePrint