Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once again sent social media into a frenzy with another “Melodi” moment during Modi’s visit to Italy. The viral nickname, created by combining “Modi” and “Meloni,” returned to trending conversations after the Indian Prime Minister gifted Melody toffees to the Italian leader during a meeting in Rome.
The interaction quickly grabbed attention on X after Giorgia Meloni shared a video of the exchange on a X clip. In the clip, PM Modi can be seen handing over a packet of Melody toffees while the Italian Prime Minister reacts warmly to the gesture. At one point in the video, Meloni is heard calling it a “very, very good toffee,” adding to the internet’s excitement around the now-famous “Melodi” friendship.
How the ‘Melodi’ trend started
The term “Melodi” first became popular during the 2024 G7 Summit in Italy after Giorgia Meloni posted a selfie video with PM Modi on social media using the hashtag “#Melodi.” The video quickly went viral on X and Instagram and turned the duo into one of the internet’s favourite political meme pairings.
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Since then, every public interaction between the two leaders has generated massive online reactions. Their latest meeting in Rome continued that trend, with social media users flooding platforms with memes, edits, and humorous posts soon after the Melody toffee video surfaced online.
Thank you for the gift pic.twitter.com/7ePxbJwPbA
Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) May 20, 2026
Internet reacts to the viral moment
The sweet gesture led to a wave of reactions across X and Instagram. Several users joked that the “Melodi” nickname had now become official after PM Modi gifted Melody candies directly to Giorgia Meloni.
According to reports of News18, terms like “Parle,” “Melody,” and “Melodi” began trending online shortly after the video went viral. Many users also humorously commented that the candy brand could not have asked for better publicity.
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The moment also highlighted the friendly diplomatic chemistry between the two leaders, which has often stood out during international events and meetings.
More than just a viral meme
While the internet focused on memes and reactions, PM Modi’s visit to Italy also carried diplomatic significance. Rome marked the final leg of his five-nation tour, where discussions reportedly focused on strengthening bilateral ties between India and Italy.
Still, it was the simple packet of Melody toffees that became the highlight online. The viral exchange once again showed how small and personal moments between world leaders can quickly capture the attention of X users across the globe.
