Modi and Meloni revive 'Melodi' meme at G7 summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met during the Group of Seven summit in Evian‑les‑Bains, France. In a light‑hearted exchange, Meloni joked that they were “the most famous couple on Instagram,” reviving the viral “Melodi” nickname that first appeared at the 2023 COP28 summit.

The moment, captured on video and widely shared online, underscored the growing rapport between India and Italy. Observers note that the friendly interaction mirrors expanding cooperation in strategic, economic and geopolitical areas, including the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).