Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once again grabbed global attention with their warm and light-hearted interaction on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. During their meeting, Meloni jokingly told PM Modi, “We’re the most famous couple on Instagram,” a remark that quickly went viral on social media and reignited the popular “Melodi” trend.
A video of the exchange, shared widely online, showed the two leaders greeting each other warmly before Meloni made the humorous comment. The interaction drew laughter and quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the summit, with social media users once again referring to the duo as “Melodi” — a nickname created by combining their surnames, Modi and Meloni.
The “Melodi” phenomenon first gained international attention during the G20 Summit in 2023 and resurfaced in recent months after PM Modi’s visit to Rome. During that visit, the two leaders shared selfies, toured historic landmarks and even sparked online buzz when Modi gifted Meloni a packet of Melody toffees, a gesture that generated millions of views across social media platforms.
Beyond the viral moments, the meeting reflected the growing partnership between India and Italy. The two countries have strengthened cooperation in areas such as trade, defence, technology, clean energy and strategic connectivity. Both leaders have maintained regular diplomatic engagement and frequently highlighted the importance of deeper India-Italy ties.
PM Modi is attending the G7 Summit in France as an invited leader, where he is expected to hold discussions with several world leaders on global economic challenges, technology, energy security and issues concerning the Global South.
While serious geopolitical issues dominate the summit agenda, the latest “Melodi” moment has once again demonstrated how personal rapport between leaders can capture the imagination of millions around the world.
