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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made headlines with her visible impatience during the NATO Summit as she waited for US President Joe Biden and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to start the day’s sessions. In a viral video, Meloni was seen rolling her eyes and checking an imaginary watch, indicating her frustration at the delayed start. The incident occurred as the clock passed the scheduled 10 am start time, prompting Meloni’s dramatic gestures to express her impatience. This behavior was noticed by onlookers, including a Financial Times reporter who praised her ‘top eye-rolling form’ on social media.
This is not the first time Meloni has been kept waiting by Biden, as a similar incident happened at the G7 meeting in Italy last month. On that occasion, Biden arrived late and awkwardly saluted Meloni on stage, leading her to jokingly remark ‘You shouldn’t leave a woman waiting like this.’ The Italian Prime Minister even had to guide Biden back to a skydiving demonstration when he wandered off, missing part of the event.
During the Nato Summit, Biden’s late arrival and subsequent missteps, including verbal gaffes referring to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as ‘President Putin’ and mixing up Vice President Kamala Harris with his rival Donald Trump, added to the awkward atmosphere. These mistakes were noted during Biden’s address at the summit and raised concerns about his suitability for re-election.
The delay in starting the day’s sessions at the NATO Summit due to Biden’s late arrival has once again brought attention to the importance of punctuality in international diplomacy. Meloni’s visible impatience and eye rolls serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by world leaders in maintaining decorum and professionalism in high-stakes diplomatic events.
As the world watches the interactions between global leaders, moments like these provide a glimpse into the personal dynamics and challenges faced by individuals in high-pressure situations. Meloni’s gestures at the NATO Summit have sparked discussions about the significance of punctuality and protocol in international relations, highlighting the delicate balance between formality and human expressions in diplomatic settings.
