We are most famous couple on Instagram: Meloni to PM Modi at G7 summit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared another light-hearted exchange at the G7 summit that quickly went viral.
"Nice to meet you again!" Meloni was heard telling PM Narendra Modi.
She then quipped, "We are the most famous couple on Instagram."
World leaders gathered in France's Evian-les-Bains for the G7 Summit this week to discuss pressing global issues. Yet, one of the most talked-about moments unfolded away from formal meetings and policy discussions.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared another light-hearted exchange that quickly caught the attention and went viral.
As leaders assembled before posing for the traditional group photo at the summit, Meloni and PM Modi were seen greeting each other warmly.
The interaction appeared brief, but it carried the familiar charm.
With the now-famous 'Melodi' phenomenon seemingly on his mind, PM Modi appeared to reference their popularity on Instagram. Meloni was quick with a playful response: "Yes, we are the most famous on Instagram."
THE 'MELODI' PHENOMENON
What started as a playful internet joke has evolved into a social media phenomenon. Melodi – a blend of PM Modi and Meloni's surnames – has become a recognisable online brand over the past three years.
A selfie posted by Meloni during the COP28 Summit in Dubai in 2023 evolved into a global internet trend. The Italian leader had shared a photograph with PM Modi and captioned it: "Good friends at COP28 #Melodi."
Adding to the global phenomenon, during PM Modi's visit to Rome last month, the Indian Prime Minister presented Meloni with a packet of Melody toffees. The gift was seen as PM Modi's sweetest acknowledgement of the "Melodi" phenomenon.
In a video shared online, PM Modi, dressed in a blue bandhgala suit, handed the toffees to Meloni, who was wearing a white suit. Smiling, she thanked him for the gift.
"Prime Minister Modi brought us a gift...very, very good toffee," Meloni said in the clip as both leaders laughed. The video quickly broke the internet, crossing 100 million views within six hours of being posted online. It currently has more than 13 million likes.
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As leaders prepared for another day of meetings, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz casually asked Italian PM Georgia Meloni whether she had already smoked a cigarette that morning. Meloni's answer caught several leaders by surprise.
She revealed that she had not smoked "since the first of May."
It sparked an immediate round of congratulations from leaders seated around the table. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and European Union officials all joined in applauding her effort.
Clearly enjoying the moment, Meloni raised both hands in celebration.
Carney then jokingly asked, "Do you have a patch?" while pointing towards his arm, drawing laughter from those nearby. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also expressed admiration for Cape Verde's surprising 0-0 draw against reigning world champions Spain.
"Quite remarkable, I have to say," Starmer said.
US President Donald Trump steered part of the conversation toward a different sport altogether. Fresh from hosting a UFC event on the White House grounds for his 80th birthday celebrations, Trump was heard speaking enthusiastically about UFC president Dana White.
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