Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s expressive reaction to Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif nominating Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize has captured global attention. The unexpected moment occurred during a high-profile summit in Egypt focused on Gaza’s post-war future. Sharif lauded Trump for his alleged ‘outstanding contributions’ in preventing conflict between India and Pakistan, a statement that visibly surprised many leaders present, including Meloni. Sharif declared his intention to nominate Trump again for the prestigious award, citing his role in achieving a ceasefire. Meloni’s reaction, initially covering her mouth in surprise and then maintaining a neutral expression, quickly became a viral sensation online. This event adds to Meloni’s history of memorable facial expressions at international gatherings, following similar viral moments at past G7 and NATO summits.
