Albanian Prime Minister tries to veil Giorgia Meloni

During the Global Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, a symbolic gesture by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama drew attention. To celebrate Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s 48th birthday, Rama handed her a handkerchief and knelt down in a relaxed gesture.

While singing “so good luck”, he tried to position the scarf over Meloni's head, simulating a hijab. The Italian leader reacted with humor, generating laughter among those present, but immediately removed the accessory.

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Rama explained that the scarf was created by an Italian designer living in Albania, emphasizing the cultural connection between the two countries.

Despite their political differences — Meloni leads the conservative Brothers of Italy party and Rama the Albanian Socialist Party — the two leaders have maintained a close diplomatic relationship. In 2024, the two signed an agreement to redirect migrants rescued by Italy to detention centers in Albania, a measure still under judicial review.

In addition to the light-hearted episode, the summit resulted in the signing of a trilateral contract between Italy, Albania and the United Arab Emirates. The project, valued at 1 billion euros, envisages the construction of an underwater link for the transport of renewable energy between the countries, strengthening regional cooperation.