WATCH: PM Modi, Giorgia Meloni’s “Melodi” Moment At G7 Takes Internet By Storm

Apulia: A video featuring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has taken social media by storm.

Captured on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy, the viral photo, uploaded by Ms Meloni on Saturday, shows both leaders smiling warmly and waving at the camera as Ms Meloni cheerfully says, “Hello from the Melodi team,” a term that gained popularity following their bilateral meeting last year.

Sharing the video on X, Ms. Meloni wrote, “Hi friends, from #Melodi.”

Hi friends, from #Melodi pic.twitter.com/OslCnWlB86

— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) June 15, 2024

In response, PM Modi tweeted, “Long live India-Italy friendship!”

Long live India-Italy friendship! 🇮🇳 🇮🇹 https://t.co/vtOv8lfO51

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 15, 2024

This moment echoes their widely shared selfie from last year’s COP28 climate summit in Dubai, which Ms. Meloni had captioned, “Good friends at COP28. #Melodi.”

Good friends at COP28.#Melodi pic.twitter.com/g0W6R0RJJo

— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) December 1, 2023

PM Modi arrived in Italy early Friday, invited by Ms Meloni to participate in the G7 Outreach summit, marking his first international trip since being re-elected for a third term.

Landed in Italy to take part in the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders. Together, we aim to address global challenges and foster international cooperation for a brighter future. pic.twitter.com/muXi30p4Bj

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 13, 2024

During the summit, PM Modi and Ms Meloni engaged in talks to strengthen bilateral relations. Ms Meloni congratulated PM Modi on his election victory, and they reviewed the progress of the India-Italy Strategic Partnership.

Had a very good meeting with PM @GiorgiaMeloni. Thanked her for inviting India to be a part of the G7 Summit and for the wonderful arrangements. We discussed ways to further cement India-Italy relations in areas like commerce, energy, defence, telecom and more. Our nations will… pic.twitter.com/PAe6sdNRO9

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 14, 2024

The PMO noted their discussions on expanding trade, economic ties, and collaborations in clean energy, manufacturing, space, technology, telecom, AI, and critical minerals to build resilient supply chains. They also welcomed a recent MoU on Industrial Property Rights, facilitating cooperation on patents, designs, and trademarks.

Furthermore, both leaders discussed enhancing bilateral defence and security cooperation, aiming to bolster defence-industrial collaboration.