New Delhi, May 20 -- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday shared a "sweet" moment of international diplomacy, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture of gifting the iconic Indian "Melody" toffee to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

In a post on X, Rijiju praised the interaction, describing it as a blend of India's traditional sweetness and the warmth of diplomatic relations.

"Sweetness of Bharat and warmth of diplomacy!! Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's thoughtful gift of the iconic "Melody" toffee to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni turned a simple gesture into a memorable moment of friendship and smiles," the Union Minister wrote in his post.

The exchange, which took place on the sidelines of their recent bilateral en...