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### Meloni and Modi's Viral Selfie Video Delights #Melodi Fans
Hi friends, from #Melodi pic.twitter.com/OslCnWlB86
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) June 15, 2024
In a delightful moment for #Melodi enthusiasts, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shared a selfie video with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media platform X. This came after a selfie photo of the two leaders went viral, sparking a surge of interest and affection under the #Melodi hashtag.
Taking to her official X page, Prime Minister Meloni posted the video with a cheerful message, "Hello from the Melodi team," embracing the popular hashtag.
### A Warm Display of Diplomacy
The camaraderie between PM Modi and PM Meloni has been widely praised, with #Melodi trending at the top throughout Modi's Italy visit. The two leaders met during the G7 Summit, where they reviewed the progress of the India-Italy bilateral strategic partnership. They agreed to enhance cooperation in global forums and multilateral initiatives, notably the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
### Strengthening Ties
During their meeting, held at the end of Modi's visit to Apulia in southern Italy, both leaders expressed satisfaction with the regular high-level political dialogue and growing trade and economic collaboration between India and Italy. They called for expanded commercial ties in clean energy, manufacturing, space, science and technology, telecom, AI, and critical minerals.
They welcomed the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Industrial Property Rights, which aims to bolster cooperation on patents, designs, and trademarks.
### Defence and Regional Cooperation
The discussions also covered bilateral defence and security cooperation, with hopes to further enhance defence-industrial collaboration. They noted the upcoming visit of the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour and the training ship ITS Vespucci to India later this year.
PM Modi thanked the Italian government for recognizing the Indian Army's contribution during World War II and announced plans to upgrade the Yashwant Ghadge Memorial in Montone, Italy.
### Clean Energy and People-to-People Connect
Highlighting their commitment to clean energy, the leaders welcomed the signing of a Letter of Intent for Cooperation in Energy Transition. They also expressed enthusiasm for the new Executive Programme of Cooperation for 2025-27, which will promote joint research and development in science and technology.
The strong people-to-people connection between the two countries, propelled by the longstanding tradition of Indological studies in Italy, will be further strengthened with the establishment of the first ICCR chair on India studies at the University of Milan. The leaders called for early implementation of the Migration and Mobility Agreement to facilitate the movement of professionals, skilled and semi-skilled workers, students, and researchers.
### G7 Summit Highlights
Prime Minister Meloni hosted the G7 Summit in Italy, welcoming leaders from Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, India, Jordan, Kenya, Mauritania, Tunisia, Turkiye, and the UAE. The outreach session focused on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean, with a special address by Pope Francis.
The G7 Summit, attended by the US, UK, Japan, Canada, Germany, France, and the European Union, will conclude on Saturday, underlining Italy's presidency of this influential group of industrialized nations.
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