Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warmly welcomed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the G7 Summit venue, sparking a flurry of online attention. The video of their friendly embrace and kiss quickly went viral, though some netizens perceived awkwardness in the interaction. Meanwhile, India participates in the summit as an Outreach country under the invitation of PM Meloni. PM Modi’s arrival in Italy was met with reception from Ambassador Vani Rao, highlighting the significance of bilateral ties between India and Italy.