Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy took a light-hearted turn when he gifted a packet of Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. This informal exchange occurred ahead of formal bilateral talks during the final leg of the Prime Minister’s five-nation tour. PM Meloni later shared a video of the moment on social media with the caption, “Thank you for the gift”, sparking an immediate online frenzy.The gesture has reignited the popular #Melodi hashtag, a social media phenomenon that first gained traction during the COP28 summit in 2023. Social media users quickly reacted to the friendly rapport between the two leaders, which has previously evolved into a popular meme format following similar interactions at the G7 Summit.Beyond the viral “toffee diplomacy,” the two leaders visited the iconic Colosseum and are scheduled to hold detailed discussions on boosting cooperation in trade, defence, connectivity and strategic sectors.Thank you for the gift pic.twitter.com/7ePxbJwPbA— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) May 20, 2026