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Obama criticised for bowing to the king of Saudi Arabia
Updated On: 09 April, 2009 07:57 AM IST | | Agencies
The White House has denied that US President Barack Obama bowed to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia at a G-20 meeting in London, a scene that drew criticism.
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The White House has denied that US President Barack Obama bowed to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia at a G-20 meeting in London, a scene that drew criticism.
"It wasn't a bow. He grasped his hand with two hands, and he's taller than King Abdullah," said an Obama aide.
"It wasn't a bow. He grasped his hand with two hands, and he's taller than King Abdullah," said an Obama aide.
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paying his respects: Barack US Obama (back to camera) greets King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, in London recently. pic/ap Trending StoriesLatest Photos |
