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A brief exchange between PM Narendra Modi and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni at the G7 Summit grabbed attention, but many viewers couldn’t stop talking about one smile nearby
Social media quickly turned it into meme material. (Image: Instagram/@thepulseindia)
World leaders gathered in France for the G7 Summit 2026, where discussions focused on major global issues. But one brief interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ended up becoming one of the most talked-about moments from the event.
The two leaders, whose friendly exchanges have often earned the nickname “Melodi” online, were seen greeting each other during the summit. This time, however, many people noticed someone else in the frame, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
Modi And Meloni Share A Friendly Moment
The clip was recorded during the G7 outreach session in Evian-les-Bains, France. It showed Modi and Meloni meeting, shaking hands and exchanging a few words. Both leaders appeared cheerful during the interaction.
Standing nearby was Jaishankar, who was seen smiling as he watched the exchange. His expression quickly caught the attention of viewers, with clips and screenshots spreading across social media.
Jaishankar’s Smile Grabs Attention
As people replayed the moment, many began sharing jokes and memes about Jaishankar’s reaction.
A user reposted the clip and wrote, “Smiling face of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar ji when Georgia Meloni shook hands with PM Modi ji at G-7 Summit 2026.”
Another user wrote, “Today’s new favourite moment on the internet. As soon as Meloni shook hands with Modi ji, Jaishankar’s smile said it all….”
Several others wondered what the minister was thinking at that moment. A person asked, “@drs.jaishankar Sir whole nation wants to know the reason behind ur smile…please let us know.”
Another joked, “Why Jaishankar got that “I know something you don’t” smile?”
Smiling face of External AffairsMinister S. Jaishankar ji when Georgia
Meloni shook hands with PM Modi ji at
G-7 Summit 2026. pic.twitter.com/KxTCHGynuU
— श्रवण बिश्नोई (किसान/ Hindus) (@SKBishnoi29Rule) June 18, 2026
Memes And Jokes Flood Social Media
Many users said they enjoyed seeing the chemistry between Modi and Meloni and found Jaishankar’s reaction equally entertaining.
A comment read, “I am loving this equation… So does EM Jaishankar does.”
Another user simply wrote, “He’s blushing.”
Some people came up with playful comparisons. A person joked, “Sabko ho rahi hai, khabar chupke chupke.”
Another user compared the moment to school days and wrote, “Like your school friend happy when his friend talk to his crush.”
As more people shared the clip, Jaishankar’s smile became the focus of countless memes, with many saying his expression captured exactly what viewers were thinking while watching the now-famous “Melodi” moment.
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