The G7 Summit is underway in Italy and the highest world leaders have already reached the nation. Italian PM Gioria Meloni right this moment greeted all of the G7 members on the inaugural day of the summit, video of which was shared on-line. The 2-day G7 Summit is attended by a number of world leaders, together with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Upon his arrival, Sunak was warmly welcomed by Meloni, with their greeting captured in viral pictures and movies.
The video clip exhibits Sunak approaching Meloni, who greets him with a hug and a kiss. They share a light-hearted second, laughing and chatting earlier than posing for {a photograph} and persevering with their dialog.
#WATCH | Borgo Egnazia: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni receives United Kingdom PM Rishi Sunak, as he arrives for the 50th G7 Summit.
(Video Supply: Reuters) pic.twitter.com/fpGFlnDZ2r
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Nevertheless, the interplay sparked reactions on-line, with some noting an ungainly second in the course of the hug and kiss. One social media consumer commented, “Rishi Sunak being greeted by Giorgia Meloni on the G7 appeared like he went in for a kiss, however she pulled again. It gave off a ‘eurgh, smelly breath’ vibe.”
One other remarked, “Rishi Sunak greets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the course of the welcome ceremony on the primary day of the 50th G7 summit.”
A 3rd consumer merely suggested, “Do not lean in, Rishi!”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has additionally arrived in Italy’s Apulia to attend the G7 Summit on the invite of Giorgia Meloni. Whereas India isn’t a member of the G7, it has been invited to the occasion as an outreach nation. This marks PM Modi’s first journey overseas after assuming workplace for the third consecutive time period.
“PM @narendramodi touches down at Brindisi airport in Apulia, Italy. Agenda contains participation within the Outreach session of the G7 Summit & substantive interactions with the worldwide leaders on the sidelines. An action-packed day awaits!” the official spokesperson of the Ministry of Exterior Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, wrote in a publish on X.
