'You are the best': Meloni compliments PM Modi as Melodi moment steals G7 spotlight
PM Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni (PTI photo)
NEW DELHI: The chemistry between Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, fondly dubbed "Melodi" by social media, was once again on full display during the
G7 Summit
in Canada's Calgary.
Set against the backdrop of the majestic Rocky Mountains, the two leaders met informally on the sidelines of the summit, engaging in both serious conversations and warm camaraderie. While discussions ranged from terrorism to the concerns of the Global South, it was their personal rapport that caught the internet's eye.
In a widely shared video, Meloni is seen warmly complimenting PM Modi, telling him with a smile, "You are the best.
I am trying to be as you." PM Modi, visibly amused, shakes her hand and laughs.
Their interaction quickly sparked a fresh wave of excitement online, with users reviving the popular "Melodi" hashtag—a term coined during their previous meetups at COP28 in Dubai and the G20 Summit in India. During COP28, Meloni had shared a selfie with Modi captioned "Good friends at COP28, #Melodi,' a post that had gone viral within hours.
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Reinforcing the friendly tone, Italian PM posted on X after the G7 exchange: "Italy and India, linked by a great friendship."
PM Modi replied, "Fully agree with you, PM Giorgia Meloni. India's friendship with Italy will continue to get stronger, greatly benefitting our people!
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