Mike Pompeo & Mark Esper Greet NSA Ajit Doval by Giving Elbow Bumps, View Pics

New Delhi, October 27: NSA Ajit Doval had a meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper at South Block on Tuesday. Both the leaders were seen greeting with Doval by giving elbow bumps. Amid the coronavirus outbreak, it is suggested as an alternative to shaking hands.

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Mike Pompeo & Mark Esper greet NSA Ajit Doval by giving elbow bump:

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