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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once again grabbed attention at the G7 Summit, this time with a light-hearted exchange that quickly became a talking point on social media.
PM Narendra Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni shared a friendly exchange at the G7 Summit in France, referencing their popular ‘Melodi’ nickname and joking about their social media fame, consistent with their prior viral interactions.
The two leaders, popularly nicknamed “Melodi” by internet users, were seen sharing a friendly moment before the official group photograph at the summit in Evian, France.
Their warm interaction reminded many of their previous viral videos and showed the personal rapport they have built over the past few years.
A Friendly Exchange at the G7 Summit
Before world leaders gathered for the traditional family photo at the G7 Summit, Modi and Meloni greeted each other with smiles and a brief conversation. Cameras captured the moment as the Italian Prime Minister warmly said, “Nice to meet you again!”
Meloni: Nice to meet you again
Modi: You see Instagram
Meloni: Yeah, We are famous on Instagram
Modi: Khikhikhi
This is the level of discussion he does with World Leaders.
No wonder ANI muted his discussions all the time pic.twitter.com/XU2X8fVqLk
— Nehr_who? (@Nher_who) June 16, 2026
During the interaction, PM Modi appeared to mention Instagram, one of the world’s most popular social media platforms. Meloni responded with a laugh, saying, “Yes, we are the most famous on Instagram.”
Her comment immediately caught the attention of people online, many of whom linked it to the viral fan following the two leaders enjoy on social media.
The Story Behind the ‘Melodi’ Trend
The nickname “Melodi” is a combination of the names Modi and Meloni. It first became popular after several photos and videos of the two leaders interacting at international events were widely shared online. Their friendly conversations and candid moments led social media users to create memes, fan edits and humorous posts using the hashtag.
Over time, “Melodi” became an internet trend, with many users eagerly waiting for every new meeting between the Indian and Italian leaders.
The Viral Melody Toffee Gift
One of the most memorable “Melodi” moments happened during PM Modi’s visit to Italy in May. On that occasion, the Indian Prime Minister brought a unique and thoughtful gift for Giorgia Meloni-a packet of Melody toffees.
The gift was a playful reference to the “Melodi” nickname, as the name of the popular candy closely matches the viral internet term. Meloni appeared delighted by the gesture, and the two leaders recorded a short video together while holding the packet of toffees.
In the video, the Italian Prime Minister smilingly said, “Prime Minister Modi brought us a gift… a very, very good toffee-Melody.” The clip quickly spread across social media platforms and was widely shared by users from both countries.
Why Their Interactions Go Viral
Meetings between world leaders are usually formal and focused on diplomacy. However, the friendly and relaxed chemistry between Modi and Meloni often offers a lighter side to international politics. Their smiles, jokes and spontaneous conversations make these moments stand out and connect with a wider audience online.
The latest interaction at the G7 Summit is another example of how diplomacy today is not limited to closed-door meetings. In the age of social media, even brief exchanges between leaders can become global viral moments.
