PM Modi Gifts Melody Toffee to Italian PM Meloni Amid Strengthening Ties
'Melodi’ returns: Italy's Meloni shares reel of PM Modi offering Melody toffee

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During his visit to Italy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Melody toffees to his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, sparking a social media trend dubbed 'Melodi'. The leaders aim to enhance India-Italy relations, focusing on sectors like trade, investment, and clean energy.
- 01The nickname 'Melodi' emerged from the warm interactions between Modi and Meloni at international summits, including the G20 and COP28.
- 02Trade between India and Italy is projected to reach $16.77 billion by 2025.
- 03Cumulative Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Italy to India is estimated at $3.66 billion from April 2000 to September 2025.
- 04Modi and Meloni discussed various topics during a dinner at the Colosseum, highlighting their commitment to deepening bilateral ties.
- 05The two leaders are implementing the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 to enhance cooperation across multiple sectors.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Italy on Wednesday, where he presented a gift of Parle's Melody toffees to his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni. This gesture was part of a light-hearted social media trend calling the two leaders 'Melodi', which gained traction after their friendly interactions at the G20 Summit and COP28 in Dubai. Meloni shared a video on Instagram expressing her gratitude for the gift, further fueling the hashtag #Melodi. During his visit, Modi and Meloni engaged in discussions over dinner at the iconic Colosseum, focusing on strengthening India-Italy relations. Modi expressed optimism about their formal talks, aiming to enhance bilateral cooperation. The two countries are currently implementing the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, which aims to deepen collaboration in key sectors such as trade, defense, clean energy, and technology. Notably, trade between India and Italy is expected to reach $16.77 billion by 2025, while cumulative FDI from Italy to India is projected at $3.66 billion between April 2000 and September 2025. This visit signifies a robust momentum in diplomatic ties between the two nations.
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The strengthening of India-Italy relations could lead to increased economic opportunities and investments for both countries.
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