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German Chancellor hugged Barack Obama during a visit to Cologne and Berlin
They had meeting at Chancellery where they discussed Trans-Atlantic relations
Comes as Merkel/Trump relations at low over Germany's Nato spending amount

Published: 12:37 EDT, 5 April 2019 | Updated: 15:10 EDT, 5 April 2019

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Angel Merkel is a leader that has always made her feelings clear.

And now it seems the German chancellor cannot hide her feelings towards US presidents.

Ms Merkel, 64, played host to former US president Barack Obama in Berlin today - and the pair were spotted in a warm embrace after a meeting at the German Chancellery.

Angela Merkel says goodbye to Barack Obama at the German chancellery in Berlin today

The former US president kisses the German chancellor after their meeting - believed to be about Trans-Atlantic relations

Ms Merkel leans across a table as President Trump looks on during the second day of the G7 meeting in Charlevoix, Canada, on June 9

This is in stark contrast to the reception she has given President Donald Trump in the past, with an awkward stare across a table being a recent example.

Obama, 57, has even said Ms Merkel was one of his 'favourite partners' during his time in office and his last international trip as president was to Germany in November 2016.

A year later, the former Democratic Party leader told a crowd in Berlin of the 'outstanding work' across the world Ms Merkel had undertaken.

Obama arrived in Germany yesterday and made a speech to 14,000 people at the World Leadership Summit in Lanxess Arena, Cologne, German newspaper Bild reported.

Obama and Ms Merkel share a laugh during their meeting today. During his three-day visit to Germany, Obama will also meet with a group of young people tomorrow

Today, the pair were believed to have discussed Trans-Atlantic relations during the hour and a half exchange - and Ms Merkel showed her appreciation with a hug and a kiss on Obama's cheek.

It comes as a turbulent relationship has evolved between Germany and the US, with President Trump lashing out at Ms Merkel for lowering the country's military spending to below Nato targets.

The latest German budget plans, revealed last month, showed defence spending drop well below the two per cent of GDP expected from Nato members.

US ambassador Richard Grenell said the cuts were a 'worrisome signal', while President Trump repeatedly accused Germany of freeloading on US military might.

But Ms Merkel rejected the criticism, saying Germany will not cut foreign aid to raise military spending.

Obama arrived yesterday at around 5pm and addressed the World Leadership Summit in Lanxess Arena, Cologne

And this month, President Trump - while complaining about how Germany does not pay its fair share - claimed his father was from the country.

Trump repeated an error he has made in public at least twice, this time adding to the story of his father's supposed European birth.

He made the claim while seated next to Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the Norwegian politician who has publicly praised the president for encouraging allies to spend more on defence.

The president said: 'I have great respect for Angela and I have great respect for the country.'

He added: 'My father is German, right? Was German.

'Born in a very wonderful place in Germany, so I have a great feeling for Germany.'

But Fred Trump, the president's father, was born in New York - it was his grandfather Friederich Trump who was born in the German village of Kallstadt.

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