Jacinda Ardern receives vigorous handshake from Boris Johnson. Source / SkyNews
It's a vigorous five second-long handshake between two international leaders that has gone viral, with some even fearing New Zealand's prime minister may have suffered a workplace injury.
As UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson greeted the visiting prime minister outside his Downing St residence for an official photocall, thesymbolic greeting left observers on either side of the globe wondering what that handshake was all about and praising Ardern's diplomacy.
Lasting for at least five seconds, the firm, energetic shake is coupled with a pulling action, with the Johnson appearing to draw Ardern's arm towards him.
All the while the pair smile and position themselves for photographers, with Johnson ignoring shouted pointed questions about drowning in sleaze and whether he would take action over a politician facing groping allegations.
The unusual exchange has not been missed by people either side of the equator, with a clip going viral on social media and sparking a host of hilarious quips.
"Jacinda Ardern (NZ PM) nearly loses her right arm on the doorstep of No.10," posted Haggis_UK adding a facepalm emoji to highlight the oddity.
