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‘We Are the Most Famous Couple’: Giorgia Meloni’s Funny Remark to PM Modi at G7 Revives Viral ‘Melodi’ Trend
A light-hearted interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during the G7 Summit has once again captured the internet’s attention, bringing back the popular ‘Melodi’ trend that has fascinated social media users worldwide.
A light-hearted interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during the G7 Summit has once again captured the internet’s attention, bringing back the popular ‘Melodi’ trend that has fascinated social media users worldwide.
The viral moment unfolded during the traditional G7 leaders’ group photograph, where PM Modi and Meloni exchanged a warm greeting and shared a brief conversation. In a video circulating widely online, PM Modi appeared to mention their popularity on social media, to which Meloni responded with a smile, “Yes, we are the most famous couple on Instagram.”
Her playful comment instantly triggered a fresh wave of reactions online, with users once again celebrating the famous ‘Melodi’ hashtag — a combination of Modi and Meloni that was first created by social media users following their friendly interactions in 2023.
Over the years, the ‘Melodi’ trend has become one of the most talked-about diplomatic social media moments. From selfies and candid videos to humorous memes, every interaction between the two leaders has generated massive engagement.
Meloni had previously embraced the viral trend herself. During the G7 Summit in 2024, she posted a selfie with PM Modi with the caption, “Hi friends, from #Melodi.” She later shared another video calling it a greeting from the “Melodi team,” further strengthening the online phenomenon.
The friendship between the two leaders also made headlines recently when PM Modi presented Meloni with a packet of India’s iconic Parle Melody toffees during his visit to Rome — a humorous nod to the viral nickname. Reacting to the gift, Meloni described it as “a very, very good toffee,” which quickly became another trending moment on social media.
However, beyond the memes and internet excitement, India and Italy’s partnership has witnessed significant growth in recent years. The two countries are important partners in the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and are working closely in sectors including trade, defence, manufacturing, clean energy, and technology.
With bilateral trade crossing $16.7 billion, India and Italy continue to strengthen their economic and strategic relationship.
While the latest G7 exchange lasted only a few seconds, it once again showed how modern diplomacy and social media can come together to create moments that resonate far beyond official meetings. For millions of users online, the message was simple — the much-loved ‘Melodi’ duo is back.
