During the G7 Summit held in Calgary, Canada, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once again shared a warm and friendly moment that caught everyone’s attention.
The two leaders met casually on the sidelines of the summit, with the beautiful Rocky Mountains in the background. Though they discussed serious global matters like terrorism and challenges faced by the Global South, what truly stood out was their personal bond.
In a video that quickly went viral, Meloni is seen smiling and telling PM Modi, “You are the best. I am trying to be as you.” Modi laughed and shook her hand, clearly enjoying the moment.
As expected, social media users were quick to revive the popular hashtag “#Melodi”—a fun nickname given to the duo after their previous meetings at the G20 Summit in India and COP28 in Dubai. Their cheerful connection and camaraderie have made them a favorite topic online.
Back in December during COP28, Meloni had even posted a selfie with PM Modi, captioned “Good friends at COP28. #Melodi,” which became a trending topic within hours.
After their latest G7 meeting, Meloni again shared her warm feelings on social media platform X, saying:
“Italy and India, linked by a great friendship.”
PM Modi responded with equal warmth:
“Fully agree with you, PM Giorgia Meloni. India’s friendship with Italy will continue to get stronger, greatly benefiting our people!”
The bond between the two leaders continues to win hearts, with many praising the respectful and friendly nature of their interactions—once again proving that diplomacy can be both serious and warm.
The G7 Summit is a yearly meeting where the leaders of seven of the world’s most advanced and industrialized countries come together to discuss major global issues. These countries are:
Canada
France
Germany
Italy
Japan
United Kingdom
United States
The European Union also takes part, though it’s not counted as one of the seven.
What do they talk about?
They usually discuss:
Global economy and trade
Climate change
International security
Health crises (like COVID-19)
Technology and innovation
Geopolitical issues (wars, terrorism, etc.)
Why is it important?
The G7 countries together make up about 40% of the global economy, so decisions and discussions at the summit can have a big impact on the world.
In short, the G7 Summit is a platform where powerful nations try to find solutions to global challenges by working together.