As US President Joe Biden arrived in Northern Ireland for a brief visit to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday peace accord, he was greeted by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Belfast international airport.

A video widely shared on social media seemingly showed Joe Biden not recognising the UK prime minister. The US President seemed to brush Rishi Sunak aside, who was waiting on the tarmac along with others, to greet King’s personal representative for County Antrim, Lord-Lieutenant David McCorkell.

While some pointed out the error made by Joe Biden, others said that the US President greeted Rishi Sunak, shaking his hand and giving a quick pat on his arm.