At the G7 Summit in France on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni shared a light-hearted moment, with their Instagram popularity becoming a topic of discussion. The meeting came weeks after their encounter in Rome in May.
Warm Greetings and Group Photo
The two leaders greeted each other warmly, shook hands, and then posed for the group photograph. Videos from the event show them engaging in a brief but friendly interaction.
Instagram Fame
During their chat, Meloni remarked to Modi, "Nice to see you again. We are the most famous on Instagram." This reference was likely to a previous post by Meloni thanking Modi for a gift of Melody toffees during his Italy visit. That post had garnered over 13 million likes on the platform.
The discussion about Instagram elicited a warm reaction from Meloni, though the exact context remained unclear. The viral moment was captured in a video shared on social media, showing the camaraderie between the two leaders.
Diplomatic Relations
The interaction underscores the growing diplomatic ties between India and Italy, with both leaders expressing mutual appreciation. The G7 Summit provided an opportunity for bilateral discussions on the sidelines.
