World leaders gathered in Evian-les-Bains, France this week for the G7 Summit, where major global issues such as security, economy, and climate change were discussed. However, beyond the formal meetings, a light-hearted interaction between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister Narendra Modi grabbed global attention and went viral on social media.
What made the Meloni-Modi interaction go viral?
Before the traditional group photograph of world leaders, PM Meloni and PM Modi were seen greeting each other warmly. The brief exchange quickly turned into a talking point online due to its friendly tone and familiar chemistry.
“Nice to meet you again!” Meloni was heard telling PM Modi. She then joked, “We are the most famous couple on Instagram.”
PM Modi appeared to respond by acknowledging their growing online popularity. Meloni immediately replied with a smile, “Yes, we are the most famous on Instagram.” The moment was short but quickly spread across social media platforms.
What is the ‘Melodi’ trend all about?
The viral moment is linked to the internet phenomenon known as “Melodi,” a mix of Modi and Meloni’s names. Over the past few years, this hashtag has grown into a global social media trend.
It began during COP28 in Dubai in 2023, when Meloni posted a selfie with PM Modi and captioned it “Good friends at COP28 #Melodi.” Since then, every interaction between the two leaders has sparked memes, edits, and viral posts across platforms.
Why did PM Modi’s recent gift to Meloni go viral?
The trend gained further popularity during PM Modi’s visit to Rome last month. He gifted Meloni a packet of “Melody” toffees, a playful nod to the ongoing internet trend. The video of the exchange showed both leaders smiling and laughing, and it quickly crossed 100 million views within hours.
First published on: Jun 17, 2026 11:17 AM IST
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