At a recent multilateral summit, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s greeting, using the Indian ‘namaste’ gesture, captured the spotlight. The summit included key figures such as US President Donald Trump, European Union leaders, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meloni’s choice to greet US Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley with folded hands was noteworthy. This is consistent with her previous use of the greeting at the G7 Meet in Italy. The bond between PM Modi and PM Meloni, often referred to as #Melodi online, continues to generate interest. This is demonstrated through shared videos and selfies, including one taken during the COP28 summit in Dubai. Interactions between the two leaders during the G20 summit in India have also led to creative video editing. This positive relationship underscores the growing diplomatic ties between Italy and India, with both leaders showing support for collaborations in areas such as sustainability, energy, and industry. During the summit, Meloni expressed her support for peace. She acknowledged that a new phase might be commencing, highlighting a change in dialogue with Russia.
