Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s camaraderie has sparked widespread discussions and online memes. Following Modi’s invitation to the prestigious G7 Summit, the duo took another selfie, causing a social media frenzy and reigniting the trend of #Melodi. Meloni, familiar with online trends, had previously shared a selfie with Modi from the COP28 Summit in Dubai, captioned “Good friends at COP28” with the hashtag ‘#Melodi’, a combination of their surnames.
Meloni additionally shared a video of her self-portrait with PM Modi, adding the caption, “Greetings, friends, from #Melodi”. This action further sparked the adoration of meme enthusiasts towards the two prominent leaders. “Meloni has an affinity for memes. She often provides material for more,” expressed a social media user, while another individual remarked, “Two of the most remarkable and influential Prime Ministers captured in a single frame.”
The ‘harmonious’ reunion between the two leaders at Borgo Egnazia, Italy, during the G7 Outreach Session, left netizens in awe. PM Modi’s arrival was met with a warm welcome from Giorgia Meloni, and their exchange of the traditional ‘namaste’ gesture marked the beginning of the summit. Later in the day, the leaders engaged in a bilateral meeting, focusing on enhancing the relations between India and Italy. Netizens couldn’t help but express their admiration for this remarkable encounter.
The selfie of PM Modi and Meloni predictably sparked excitement among social media followers on X. One user exclaimed, “This picture is perfect for creating new memes,” while another user stated, “Selfies are a must.” It is evident that the selfie has become the standout ‘photo of the day’ during PM Modi’s visit to Italy.
During his visit, PM Modi had the opportunity to meet with several prominent leaders, such as US President Joe Biden, UK PM Rishi Sunak, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. It is worth mentioning that all the leaders of G7 countries, partner countries, and heads of International Organizations gathered for a group photo, where PM Modi stood at the center stage alongside Scholz and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida.
This signifies the Prime Minister’s inaugural overseas visit following his re-election for a historic third term in the Indian Parliament. Additionally, he cordially greeted and embraced Pope Francis during the G7 Outreach Session on Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean in Italy. Subsequently, he extended a gracious invitation to the pontiff to embark on a visit to India.