Modi-Meloni Magic Lights Up G20 Sidelines in Johannesburg







Johannesburg, South Africa – In a moment that's gone viral faster than a summit agenda, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned heads at the G20 Leaders' Summit on Saturday with a cheeky, laugh-filled chat with Italy's Giorgia Meloni. 

As world leaders huddled over global woes like inequality and sustainability, this duo's easy banter stole the show – proving diplomacy can be as fun as a family reunion.

Modi, fresh off a warm welcome from host South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, bumped into Meloni just before the opening sessions kicked off at the Nasrec Expo Centre.

What started as a quick hello exploded into handshakes, hugs, and non-stop giggles. Videos show Modi cracking a light-hearted joke – whispers say it was about their "unbreakable bond" – while Meloni threw her head back in laughter, flashing that signature smile. "Namaste" met "Ciao" in perfect harmony, and social media lit up with Melodi trending worldwide. Fans are calling it "the hug heard 'round the world," especially after Modi's bear hug with Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva earlier.

This isn't their first rodeo. The Modi-Meloni vibe has been building since their 2023 G7 meet-up, where they snapped selfies that broke the internet. Modi even penned a glowing foreword for Meloni's autobiography, dubbing her a "heart-and-ideas powerhouse." At this G20 – South Africa's big debut as host under the theme "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability" – their chat touched on beefing up India-Italy ties, from trade deals to tackling the Ukraine crisis peacefully.


Modi pushed for "One Earth, One Family, One Future," echoing his Global South mantra, while Meloni nodded along like old pals.

But amid the chuckles, the real work hummed on. Modi rolled out fresh ideas: a global knowledge bank to fight fake news and drugs, plus a skills program linking G20 with Africa. He also squeezed in meets with Aussie PM Anthony Albanese and UAE's Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, plus a shoutout to Indian tech whizzes in Jo'burg.

As the summit wraps Sunday, this feel-good flash reminds us: In a room full of power players, a genuine laugh can bridge borders better than any treaty. Modi heads home tomorrow, but #Melodi memes? They'll live forever.


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