PM Modi Italy Visit Sparks Buzz As Meloni Welcomes Him With Viral Selfie
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome in Rome from Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as their latest Melodi selfie gained massive attention across social media platforms worldwide.

- PM Modi Italy Visit draws global attention
- Giorgia Meloni selfie becomes viral online
- Melodi friendship continues global discussions
The growing friendship between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once again captured global attention after a warm and personal welcome in Rome. Beyond diplomatic meetings and policy discussions, the latest moment between the two leaders quickly became one of the most talked about highlights online.
As part of the final leg of his five nation international tour, PM Modi arrived in Italy’s capital city Rome on Tuesday. Soon after his arrival, Meloni greeted him warmly and later shared a selfie with him that immediately gained traction across social media platforms. Taken with the historic Colosseum shining under the city lights in the background, the picture rapidly spread across the internet.
Sharing the image on social media, Meloni welcomed Modi with a friendly message calling him her friend in Rome. Within hours, the post gathered millions of views along with thousands of comments and reactions. The now familiar Melodi trend once again returned to global discussions, reflecting the public interest around their interactions.
Following his arrival, PM Modi joined Meloni for a special dinner meeting. The leaders also visited the historic Colosseum and discussed areas related to strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding relations between India and Italy. Modi later shared images from the visit and said the discussions were productive while expressing optimism ahead of the official talks.
Before reaching Italy, Modi had already visited Norway, the UAE, the Netherlands and Sweden during his international tour. His Italy schedule also includes meetings with senior leaders, including the country’s President, before returning to India after concluding the diplomatic engagements.
The term Melodi, a combination of Modi and Meloni, has repeatedly gone viral over the past few years. Whether at global summits or international meetings, moments shared by the two leaders have often become internet sensations. Similar interactions during previous global events including G7 and COP summits had also generated huge online attention, making their public appearances a recurring social media trend.





