Angela Merkel welcomes peck on the cheek from Trudeau because TBH who wouldn't?

Highlight of the summit, right here.
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Angela Merkel welcomes peck on the cheek from Trudeau because TBH who wouldn't?
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (right) greets Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the G20 economic summit. Credit: Morris MacMatzen/Getty Images

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been extremely relatable during the first day of Hamburg's G20 summit.

In between rolling her eyes at Vladimir Putin mansplaining something to her and covering her face in the presence of Donald Trump, Merkel found time to steal a kiss on the cheek from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — which, from the looks of the photos, could wind up being the high point of her entire summit.

Like the rest of the world, Merkel's face lit up at the sheer sight of Trudeau's inviting blue eyes and gentle smile. And as you can see, to celebrate his arrival at the first day of the G20 economic summit in Hamburg, Germany, the two eagerly took part in a friendly photo op.

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Angela Merkel (R) welcoming Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Credit: CLEMENS BILAN/EPA/REX/Shutterstock

The many photos that were snapped of the precious pair showed that they not only exchanged a handshake but also an adorable smooch on the cheek.

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Angela Merkel welcomes Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau. Credit: Jacques Witt/SIPA/REX/Shutterstock
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HAMBURG, GERMANY - JULY 07: German Chancellor Angela Merkel officially welcomes Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau to the opening day of the G20 summit on July 7, 2017 in Hamburg, Germany. Leaders of the G20 group of nations are meeting for the July 7-8 summit. Topics high on the agenda for the summit include climate policy and development programs for African economies. (Photo by Friedemann Vogel - Pool/Getty Images) Credit: Friedemann Vogel - Pool/Getty Images

Awwwwww.

Merkel was clearly thrilled, I mean just look at that smile. We get it, girl.

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by LUKAS BARTH/EPA/REX/Shutterstock (8911661kp) Angela Merkel and Justin Trudeau G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany - 07 Jul 2017 German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greet each other at the official reception on the opening day of the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, 07 July 2017. The G20 Summit (or G-20 or Group of Twenty) is an international forum for governments from 20 major economies. The summit is taking place in Hamburg 07 to 08 July 2017. Credit: LUKAS BARTH/EPA/REX/Shutterstock
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Timm/face to face/REX/Shutterstock (8919247aj) Justin Trudeau, Angela Merkel G20 SUMMIT: Official Welcome of the G20 Leaders, Hamburg, Germany - 07 Jul 2017 Credit: Timm/face to face/REX/Shutterstock

And Trudeau? Well he was on cloud nine as well, later tweeting his thanks to Merkel for the warm welcome and the opportunity to meet and discuss important topics with other world leaders.

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by LUKAS BARTH/EPA/REX/Shutterstock (8911661kq) Angela Merkel and Justin Trudeau G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany - 07 Jul 2017 German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attending the official reception on the opening day of the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, 07 July 2017. The G20 Summit (or G-20 or Group of Twenty) is an international forum for governments from 20 major economies. The summit is taking place in Hamburg 07 to 08 July 2017. Credit: LUKAS BARTH/EPA/REX/Shutterstock

Hope Macron doesn't get too jealous.

Topics Politics

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Nicole Gallucci

Nicole is a Senior Editor at Mashable. She primarily covers entertainment and digital culture trends, and in her free time she can be found watching TV, sending voice notes, or going viral on Twitter for admiring knitwear. You can follow her on Twitter @nicolemichele5.

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