The Group of Seven (G7) summit in Southern Italy witnessed a moment of lighthearted camaraderie as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recreated their famed "Melodi" selfie from the COP28 summit last year.
The two leaders, known for their warm rapport, took a moment during their meeting at the G7 summit to capture another iconic selfie, which quickly made waves across social media.
In a video shared by PM Meloni on her official social media handles, both leaders were seen waving cheerfully to the camera, with Meloni remarking, "Hello from the Melodi team."
Their previous selfie at COP28 had become a viral sensation, resonating widely due to the blend of their names into "Melodi," which also phonetically resembles "melody."
This time, as they recreated the selfie, the Italian premier captioned the moment with "Good friends at COP28," rekindling the internet's enthusiasm for their unique bond.
Prime Minister Modi responded warmly to Meloni's post, emphasizing the enduring friendship between Italy and India with the words, "Lunga vita all'amicizia Italia-India! (Long live Italy-India friendship)"
The interaction between Modi and Meloni underscored the diplomatic relations between the two nations, highlighting a shared commitment to collaboration and mutual respect on the global stage.
As their "Melodi" selfie continues to circulate online, it serves as a testament to the power of personal connections in fostering international goodwill and cooperation.
