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Narendra Modi visits Rome, holds talks and dinner with Giorgia Meloni, highlights growing India Italy ties as social media revives viral Melodi nickname
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome on Tuesday for his visit to Italy, where he was warmly received by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni before the two leaders headed for dinner discussions. (Image-Instagram/@narendramodi)
After their meeting, Modi and Meloni visited the iconic Colosseum together, exchanging views on several issues while sharing glimpses of their Rome outing through social media posts and photographs. (Image-Instagram/@giorgiameloni)
Giorgia Meloni welcomed PM Modi by posting a cheerful selfie on X with the caption, “Welcome to Rome, my friend!”, instantly triggering fresh excitement and reactions online. (Image-Instagram/@narendramodi)
Social media users quickly revived the viral nickname “Melodi,” a blend of Modi and Meloni, as the latest selfies of the two leaders spread rapidly across digital platforms. (Image-Instagram/@narendramodi)
The “” trend first gained popularity during the COP28 summit in Dubai in 2023, when Meloni shared a selfie with Modi captioned, “Good friends at COP28 #Melodi.” (Image-Instagram/@giorgiameloni)
PM Modi also highlighted the growing India-Italy partnership, saying discussions would continue on expanding cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties between New Delhi and Rome across multiple sectors. (Image-Instagram/@narendramodi)
According to reports, both nations are expected to unveil plans to deepen engagement, including annual summit meetings and an ambitious target to increase bilateral trade by 2029. (Image-Instagram/@narendramodi)
