Amidst the discussion on big issues like war, trade and global security, a light moment was also seen at the G7 summit. Private conversations of many leaders were also recorded in the microphone. This recording has revealed that Italy’s Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has stopped smoking cigarettes. Georgia Meloni revealed she quit smoking cigarettes a month ago. When German Chancellor Friedrich Merz asked whether he had smoked a cigarette in the morning, Meloni said that he had not smoked since May 1.
A video of this conversation has surfaced. It is seen that all the leaders are talking together in a circle. During the conversation, Meloni said she wanted coffee. At this, Frederick Merz asked smilingly, ‘And cigarettes?’ To this Meloni replied, ‘I left.’ On hearing this, all the leaders present there praised him and said, ‘Very good’. When she was jokingly asked when she had given up cigarettes, Meloni said that she had not smoked for a month. After this, other leaders also praised him.
Leaders also talked about football
These leaders from all over the world were engaged in geopolitics in France, but football was a topic on which everyone was speaking in unison. In the microphone recorded conversation, several leaders were heard talking about the FIFA World Cup. One leader supported the French team and said Allez les bleus! Another leader praised Paris Saint-Germain’s recent Champions League win. British PM Starmer also praised Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw against Spain, saying it was really fantastic.
Laughter on Macron’s watch
French President Macron forgot his watch during a meeting. On this, Canadian PM Carney jokingly said that Macron has left his watch here. On this Trump immediately replied that if you have left it then give it to me. All the leaders laughed at this comment.
Meloni and PM Modi’s meeting also in discussion
Another high-profile moment came when Meloni faced off against Prime Minister Narendra Modi before the G7 leaders gathered for the traditional family photo. This friendly meeting of the two leaders further brought the ‘Melody’ trend already going on on social media into discussion. In the presence of cameras and microphones, the heated conversation between the two was recorded.
During this, Meloni welcomed PM Modi with a smile and said, ‘Glad to meet you again!’ In response to this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mentioned social media and Instagram during the conversation, in which he indicated the increasing popularity online.