15.12.2025 23:41
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received Mozambican President Daniel Chapo in the capital, Rome. The meeting, which addressed energy, trade, and cooperation under the Mattei Plan, drew attention not only for its official agenda but also for the notable height difference between the two leaders.
The official meeting in Rome was marked by interesting images that overshadowed political headlines. The poses taken side by side by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo quickly became a hot topic on social media due to the noticeable height difference between them.
MELONI'S SURPRISE REFLECTED ON HER FACE
In the images of 48-year-old Chapo, who is 2.04 meters tall, and Meloni, who is 1.58 meters tall, Meloni's surprise was evident on her facial expression. As the moments of their encounter were captured on camera, the resulting images quickly went viral on social media.
JOURNALISTS EXPERIENCED DIFFICULT MOMENTS
Journalists trying to capture both leaders in the same frame faced challenging moments. Some reporters were seen crouching, while others attempted to take photos lying face down. These moments were the subject of humorous comments on social media.
BASKETBALL ENTHUSIAST
Chapo, known to be a basketball enthusiast, has previously drawn attention with poses alongside leaders from different countries due to his height of 2.04 meters. The meeting in Rome also became one of the visually discussed encounters beyond political contacts.
Daniel Chapo, the first president born after Mozambique gained independence, took office this year after receiving nearly 70% of the votes in the elections. However, allegations of irregularities during the election process and the subsequent events that led to the deaths of dozens of people brought Chapo's name to the world agenda.