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PM Modi’s Witty Quip to Macron at G7 Goes Viral Online
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s quick wit stole the show at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, as he humorously asked French President Emmanuel Macron, “Nowadays, you are fighting on Twitter?” The light-hearted remark caught Macron off guard and sparked laughter among onlookers, quickly going viral on social media.
The moment was widely interpreted as a jab at Macron’s recent online exchanges with former U.S. President Donald Trump, although PM Modi did not directly reference any incident. The interaction between the two leaders highlighted the rapport they share and showcased Modi’s ability to engage diplomatically with humor.
Videos of the moment spread across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, with netizens praising Modi’s sense of humor. One user joked, “Modi trolling Trump internationally,” while another added, “The world stage is wild right now.”
Following the light moment, Modi also interacted with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who greeted him warmly and said, “You are the best. I am trying to be as you.” The internet revived the hashtag #Melodi — a blend of Meloni and Modi — popularized during their previous meetings at COP28 and the G20 Summit in India.
These candid exchanges revealed a lighter side of international diplomacy, drawing both smiles and memes online.
VIDEO | Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) holds a pull-aside meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
(Source: Third Party)
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/kWKJyfCsmq
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