Good friends at COP28.#Melodi pic.twitter.com/g0W6R0RJJo
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) December 1, 2023
On December 1, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met on the sidelines of the United Nations’ 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai. During the meeting, they discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation and expressed their trust in the joint efforts of India and Italy for a prosperous and sustainable future. PM Meloni took a selfie with PM Modi and shared it on her Instagram account, captioning it “Good friends at COP28 #Melodi”.
The meeting between PM Modi and PM Meloni is a testament to the growing relationship between India and Italy, as both countries continue to explore new avenues for collaboration and partnership. PM Modi also participated in a series of bilateral meetings at the Dubai Summit, engaging with several world leaders on critical global issues.
The selfie shared by PM Meloni with PM Modi has gone viral on social media, with netizens expressing their excitement and admiration for the camaraderie between the two leaders. The hashtag #Melodi has been trending on social media, with users sharing the selfie and expressing their support for the growing relationship between India and Italy.
PM Modi’s social media post about the meeting with PM Meloni has also garnered significant attention, with users expressing their excitement for the collaborative efforts between India and Italy. The post has been reshared thousands of times on social media, highlighting the interest and support for the growing relationship between the two countries.
The meeting between PM Modi and PM Meloni is not the first time the two leaders have met. PM Meloni had visited India in September 2023 for the G20 Summit, where she had held bilateral talks with PM Modi at the Hyderabad House in the capital. During the meeting, PM Meloni had praised PM Modi, calling him the “most loved leader” of the world. PM Modi had also expressed his admiration for PM Meloni, stating that India and Italy will keep working together for global prosperity.
The growing relationship between India and Italy is not limited to political ties. The two countries have also been exploring new avenues for collaboration in various sectors, including trade, commerce, defense, and emerging technologies. In March 2023, PM Meloni had come to India for a two-day visit to participate as the chief guest at the 8th Raisina Dialogue. During the visit, she had held bilateral talks with PM Modi and expressed her admiration for his leadership.
In conclusion, the meeting between PM Modi and PM Meloni at COP28 highlights the growing relationship between India and Italy. The selfie shared by PM Meloni with PM Modi has gone viral on social media, with users expressing their excitement and admiration for the camaraderie between the two leaders. The two countries have been exploring new avenues for collaboration in various sectors, and the growing relationship between India and Italy is expected to strengthen in the coming years.