United States president Barack Obama was seen rubbing shoulders with former State Secretary Hillary Clinton at a party in Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday.

In a statement released by White House spokesperson Eric Schultz, the president and his wife, Michelle, were seated beside Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, during the party.

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The birthday celebration, thrown by Washington broker Vernon Jordan for his wife Ann Vernon's birthday, was held at the Farm Neck Golf Club.

In a statement released by Clinton's spokesperson, it said the potential 2016 presidential candidate was hoping to "hug it out" with Obama on the party.

Schultz did not reveal if the "hugging out" happened but instead said both parties were delighted to have the chance to hang out together. The spokesperson added that the Obamas enjoyed the party and danced to almost all the songs.

In an interview with the Atlantic earlier in the week, Clinton described the administration's plan to not intervene instantly on the Syrian war as a "failure." The former secretary of state explained that the Obama administration failed to help anti-Assad protestors and Islamists organize a sufficient fighting force.

Several Obama supporters expressed their opposition over Clinton's criticism of the president, but the White House refused to further discuss the matter.

On Tuesday, reports said that the former secretary of state called Obama and said the interview was not a tirade meant for the president. She said that she looked forward to seeing the president and wanted to hug it out, as both of them only want the best for the United States.

During a news conference in Edgarton, Schultz said the President is grateful for Clinton's advice and was also looking forward to seeing her at the party.

Both parties will benefit from continuing their good rapport. Getting the support of Obama's network would help Clinton in her rumored intention to enter the presidential race.

Obama, on the other hand, will be able to protect whatever he started in his office if a fellow Democrat, like Clinton, will take his seat in the White House.

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