🔗 Share this article Ceramic Gift, Any Takers? Meloni to Sell World Leaders' Gifts for Charity Getting rid of undesired gifts might be seen as slightly impolite – unless it's done the right way. A Charitable Clear-Out Italy's prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, plans to auction an estimated 270 presents received by her by international figures during her travels. The diverse haul reportedly features objects like a miniature chainsaw-holding statuette of Argentinian president Javier Milei and a pair of exotic blue snake-skin shoes with gold heels. These items, collectively, are worth an estimated €800,000. The plan is to put up for sale via competitive bidding by a Italian fine art auction house. A date remains to be announced, but the goal is to hold the auction by year's end, with the revenue going to non-profit organizations. Storage Room Holdings The items are said to be locked away in a storage room on the upper level of Palazzo Chigi. Sources state that Meloni furthermore considering auction off gifts received by her political forerunners that have been stored away over a long period. A complete inventory remains made public, but some insight emerged earlier this year when a comprehensive document of items received was submitted to lawmakers. The query focused on whether a statutory cap on gift value was being honored. Legally, a prime minister is not permitted to keep presents exceeding €300. An International Assortment of Gifts Among the items: A silk accessory from the Albanian prime minister, allegedly given to Meloni for her birthday during a meeting abroad. A customary Indian garment from India's prime minister. A box of jewellery from the Slovakian president. A fine china tea service and a selection of wines from Hungary's leader. A ceramic bowl from the former US president. A digital device from the leader of Ukraine. Artworks from Moldova. Various other items including makeup, a board, and several rugs received during trips to North African and Middle Eastern countries. "Possibly the oddest gifts were the statuette from Milei and the exotic footwear," observers have said. Political Backdrop Supporters have applauded Meloni, particularly from her own political sphere, with winning over international counterparts and positioning Italy as a prominent force on the international platform once again. This charitable initiative symbolizes a distinct method to deal with the protocol gifts that build up during a time in office.