The image shows former US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel shaking hands in a conference room. They are both dressed in formal attire, with Obama wearing a black suit and Merkel wearing a blue blazer. The room is filled with people, some of whom are holding cameras and taking pictures. There is a long table in the center of the room with microphones, water bottles, and papers on it. The background shows a large crowd of people sitting in chairs and a stage with red curtains. The image appears to be taken at a formal event or meeting.