Why did Modi hug Putin? : BBC Scribe

Strangely enough, a BBC journalist obtained a good chance to question: Why did PM Narendra Modi hug Russian President Vladimir Putin?  Does this query appear diplomatic or just a typical scepticism over the traditional greetings?  

He might have been shaken to witness such a reciprocal encounter. He would have been bewildered that they were not shaking hands. Usually, we find a hugging remains modest way of greeting each other but disparity drew our attention instantly. 

Western countries view the custom of shaking hands as more positive compared to East Asian countries. According to a survey, individuals in West Asian and Western nations perceive shaking hands as a more pleasant activity than hugging each other strictly. Whatever he might have thought over this peculiarity, the Indian PM does not feel odd in hugging his compatriot during his foreign visits. 

He is supposed to feel quite at ease doing this customary practice. What looks easy and satisfying to his mood and occasion he brings into practice without any sort of snare.

However, the foreign minister Dr Jaishankar's reply stands proper In our world, when people meet, they are meant to embrace each other. It may not be part of your culture, hence this question. They are more often seen to be shaking hands. There is a smarter difference between Occidental hugging tal and oriental culture.