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From ‘Melodi’ To ‘I Am The Boss’: 7 G7 Summit Moments That Went Viral

2 / 8 One of the biggest viral moments involved Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Laughing, Giorgia Meloni replied, “We are the most famous in the world,” creating another memorable “Melodi” moment. ADVERTISEMENT3 / 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met for the first time in 16 months. Prime Minister Narendra Modi immediately stretched out his hand to help him. 6 / 8 An awkward greeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also became a talking point.

Last Updated: June 19, 2026, 11:39 IST

1 / 8 The G7 Summit is usually about serious talks and major decisions, but this year, some lighter moments stole the spotlight. From funny jokes to awkward greetings, world leaders created several clips that quickly spread online. Social media users had plenty to talk about besides politics. Here are the moments that everyone could not stop watching and sharing.

2 / 8 One of the biggest viral moments involved Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. As they greeted each other warmly, French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned that they were famous on Instagram. Laughing, Giorgia Meloni replied, “We are the most famous in the world,” creating another memorable “Melodi” moment.

3 / 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met for the first time in 16 months. Many noticed that Narendra Modi’s famous bear hug was missing this time, especially after recent tensions over tariffs. Instead, the two leaders exchanged smiles and a brief handshake. Later, Donald Trump praised Narendra Modi as a “tough negotiator,” and both moments quickly went viral

4 / 8 Another clip that caught attention came during the official group photo session. Donald Trump appeared to need some support while stepping onto the podium. Prime Minister Narendra Modi immediately stretched out his hand to help him. Pictures and videos of the moment spread rapidly online, with many social media users discussing what they called an interesting example of global power dynamics.

5 / 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi also created a funny moment during another photo session. When photographers asked if the leaders were ready, microphones picked up his quick response: “We are always ready.” Most leaders around him did not seem to react, but the clip soon gained attention online. Many people enjoyed the simple joke and shared it widely on social media platforms.

6 / 8 An awkward greeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also became a talking point. As both moved in for a traditional cheek kiss after hugging, they accidentally turned in the same direction. The small mix-up made the moment look funny on camera. Videos of the greeting quickly spread across the internet.

7 / 8 Another hot-mic moment involved Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and European Council President Antonio Costa. Giorgia Meloni said she needed coffee to wake up in the morning. Friedrich Merz jokingly asked if she also needed a cigarette, but she revealed that she had quit smoking a month earlier. Antonio Costa added that he had quit 21 years ago.