‘Melodi’ Returns: Giorgia Meloni’s instagram joke to PM Modi steals the show at g7 summit

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New Delhi: The G7 Summit in Canada has become one of the most-discussed events by far.

It is due to the playful banter between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and the term ‘Melodi’ is trending once more.

While the two leaders were shaking hands, Meloni commented that they had now become “the most famous couple on Instagram,” which brought laughter from the attendees.

The trend of ‘Melodi’, which is a combination of the two leaders’ names, was popular on social media and spread like wildfire.

The two leaders exchanged laughs, and a picture of their interaction soon went viral.

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Videos of the two chatting were also widely circulated as social media users revided the ‘Melodi’ memes and jokes with some calling their interaction the “most human” moment of the G7 Summit.

Beyond the humorous interactions, the two leaders discussed increasing India-Italy cooperation and other key areas of partnership, including trade, technology, defense, and clean energy.

Both countries share robust relations that have grown across several sectors over the years.

The new ‘Melodi’ has yet again proved that when diplomacy meets social media, a fleeting moment between two world leaders can transform into a global viral sensation.

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