08.05.2026 18:59
President of France Emmanuel Macron had a difficult time parting from Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan while leaving Armenia. In rarely seen images in diplomacy, the two leaders hugged each other repeatedly, made heart signs, and blew kisses, drawing attention.
The sincere images of French President Emmanuel Macron and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan coming together in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, for the European Political Community Summit became a topic of discussion. The closeness they displayed while bidding farewell caused a wide stir on social media.
MADE A HEART SIGN WHILE SAYING GOODBYE
French President Emmanuel Macron and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who came together within the scope of the 8th European Political Community Summit held in Yerevan, gave unusual images in the world of diplomacy.
Pashinyan, who frequently hugged Macron before boarding the plane, drew attention by making a heart sign while seeing off the French leader. Macron responded by making a heart sign and blowing a kiss to his counterpart. The moments when the duo struggled to say goodbye were captured on cameras.
SHARED WITH THE NOTE 'FRANCE LOVES YOU'
French President Emmanuel Macron also shared the images of him hugging Pashinyan on his social media account. Macron's addition of the note 'France loves you' to his post drew attention.
While the close dialogue of the leaders divided social media users, some users interpreted the images as 'warm messages in diplomacy,' while others debated the degree of sincerity.
THEY ALSO MADE MUSIC TOGETHER DURING THE VISIT
Macron and Pashinyan's very cheerful demeanor during the summit also became a topic of discussion. Macron was seen singing while Pashinyan played the drum.
The two leaders also took a city tour together, walked through the streets of Yerevan, and chatted with citizens. The sincere images spread quickly on social media.