Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed their growing diplomatic camaraderie during a warm exchange on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
Meloni took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share a candid photograph of the two leaders shaking hands, captioned:
“Italy and India, linked by a great friendship.”
🤝 PM Modi Responds: “Fully Agree with You”
In a swift and cordial reply, PM Modi echoed the sentiment, writing:
“Fully agree with you, PM Giorgia Meloni. India’s friendship with Italy will continue to get stronger, greatly benefitting our people!”
🌍 A Diplomatic Bond That’s Capturing Global Attention
This isn’t the first time the two leaders have drawn public admiration for their rapport. Their previous meetings at COP28 in Dubai and the 2024 G7 Summit in Italy also sparked viral moments, with social media users coining the affectionate hashtag #Melodi to celebrate their chemistry.
📸 Viral Moments and Strategic Dialogue
A video of their latest interaction—featuring smiles, handshakes, and a brief conversation—has once again gone viral, reinforcing the symbolic strength of India-Italy ties. The leaders are expected to continue collaboration in areas such as sustainability, energy, trade, and global security.
🇮🇳🇮🇹 Strengthening Bilateral Relations
PM Modi’s visit to Canada marks his sixth consecutive G7 participation and comes as part of a broader three-nation tour. His meeting with Meloni is seen as a key moment in deepening Indo-Italian cooperation, especially amid shifting global alliances.
