Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni revived the popular ‘Melodi’ trend during the G7 Summit in France, according to media reports.
The two leaders shared a light-hearted moment before the traditional group photograph at the summit, which quickly drew attention on social media. Their interaction once again brought focus to the viral nickname created by combining their surnames.
According to media reports, PM Modi appeared to refer to their popularity on Instagram, following which Meloni responded playfully, saying they were among the most famous on the platform.
Modiji and meloni 😍 pic.twitter.com/6iWmtkCIUN
— Jash (@jeetcasm) June 16, 2026
The ‘Melodi’ trend gained popularity after a selfie shared by Meloni during the COP28 Summit in Dubai in 2023. The hashtag later became a social media sensation, inspiring memes, fan edits and online discussions.
Since then, interactions between the two leaders have repeatedly attracted attention online. Their latest exchange at the G7 Summit has brought the trend back into the spotlight.
