British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's arrival at the G7 Summit in Italy led to a memorable moment captured on camera, as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warmly greeted him. The two-day summit, overseen by PM Meloni, brought together leaders from seven of the world's largest advanced economies.
PM Meloni's warm welcome to PM Sunak included a friendly hug and a kiss on the cheek, a gesture that quickly spread across the internet in photos and videos. The leaders were seen sharing a moment of laughter and conversation before posing for photographs together.
However, social media users soon pointed out an awkward moment during the embrace. One user shared a picture with a humorous caption, suggesting PM Sunak leaned in for a kiss, but PM Meloni pulled back, leading to a lighthearted online discussion.
The G7 Summit is being held at the luxurious Borgo Egnazia resort in Italy's Apulia region from June 13-15. It is an important gathering where leaders discuss global issues and policies. India is participating in the summit as an Outreach country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending at the invitation of PM Meloni.
PM Modi arrived in Apulia late Thursday night (local time) and was warmly received by India's Ambassador to Italy, Vani Rao, along with other officials at Brindisi Airport.
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