
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni 'Melody' toffees, playfully reviving the viral 'Melodi' trend and strengthening the bond between the two leaders. Key Points - PM Modi gifts Italian PM Giorgia Meloni 'Melody' toffees, referencing the 'Melodi' social media trend. - Meloni thanks Modi on X, acknowledging the gift and the viral trend. - The 'Melodi' trend originated during the COP28 summit in Dubai in 2023. - Modi and Meloni met in Rome to discuss strengthening India-Italy relations. - The leaders visited the Colosseum, engaging in discussions on various subjects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought the 'Melody moment' to life, gifting his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, a set of 'Melody' toffees. Italian PM Meloni shared a post on X, thanking PM Modi for the gift as they laughed over the cheerful internet trend. In a post on X, Meloni shared a video and said, 'Thank you for the gift,' while showing the chocolate-coated caramel candy. 'Prime Minister Modi brought as a gift a very, very good toffee -- Melody,' she said in the clip. Melodi: Viral Modi-Meloni Social Media Tag The reference drew attention online because Modi and Meloni are popularly referred to by social media users as 'Melodi', a blend of their names that went viral during the COP28 summit in Dubai in 2023. Meloni had then posted a selfie with Modi on X with the caption 'Good friends at COP28' and the hashtag '#Melodi'. She had also shared a video saying, 'Hi friends, from #Melodi'. Modi's Rome Visit Shortly after arriving in Rome on Tuesday on the last leg of his five-nation visit, Modi met Meloni over dinner. They both then undertook a visit to the iconic Colosseum, where they engaged in deep conversation over a wide range of subjects In a post on X, PM Modi shared glimpses of his visit with Meloni and said, "Upon landing in Rome, had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Meloni over dinner, followed by a visit to the iconic Colosseum. We exchanged perspectives on a wide range of subjects. Looking forward to our talks today, where we will continue the conversation on how to boost the India-Italy friendship."