Watch: Italian PM Meloni’s eye-roll at French President Macron during G7 meet

Meloni and Macron were seated side by side during a roundtable session, where global issues such as trade, technology, and security were being discussed.

By: Express Web Desk

New Delhi | Updated: June 17, 2025 11:02 PM IST

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Meloni was caught on camera rolling her eyes after French President Emmanuel Macron whispered something to her during the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada. (Screengrab/X/@DesireeAmerica4)

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was caught on camera rolling her eyes after French President Emmanuel Macron whispered something to her during the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada. The video of the brief exchange has since gone viral across social media platforms.

The leaders were seated side by side during a roundtable session, where global issues such as trade, technology, and security were being discussed. As US President Donald Trump spoke, Macron leaned over to Meloni, whispering while covering his mouth. Meloni responded with a thumbs-up.

When Macron leaned in a second time, Meloni shielded her face as she listened, then rolled her eyes in apparent exasperation.

Neither leader has commented on the exchange, and it remains unclear what was said.

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Leaders at the summit, signed a joint statement on Monday night declaring that Iran “can never have a nuclear weapon.” The communique also urged for a “broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza.” In addition, the G7 reaffirmed that Israel has the right to defend itself amid the escalating regional tensions.

However, the summit took a dramatic turn after US President Donald Trump abruptly left the venue before its conclusion, claiming “important work” awaited him.

French President Emmanuel Macron appeared to comment on Trump’s departure, stating he was heading back to Washington to work on a “ceasefire” between Israel and Iran.

Trump quickly refuted the claim on his platform, Truth Social, writing: “Publicity-seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to DC to work on a “cease fire” between Israel and Iran. Wrong!”

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