🔗 Share this article Milei Statuette, Any Takers? Meloni to Sell World Leaders' Gifts for Good Cause Getting rid of unwanted offerings might be viewed as a little discourteous – unless it's done in the proper manner. A Philanthropic Clear-Out The leader of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, will offload an estimated 270 presents received by her by world leaders while abroad. This unusual assortment is said to contain objects like a chainsaw-wielding statuette of Argentina's leader Javier Milei and a pair of blue python skin shoes with gold heels. The presents, combined, have an approximate value of €800,000. They will be sold in a public auction by a Italian auction firm. A date is yet to be set, although the intention is to hold the auction during the holiday season, with the proceeds donated to a selection of charitable causes. Palazzo Chigi Holdings These gifts are currently stored in a storage room on the upper level of the government headquarters. Reports indicate that Meloni additionally intending to auction off gifts received by her predecessors that have been sitting unused indefinitely. The full gift list is yet to be officially released, but a glimpse was gleaned earlier this year when a comprehensive document of items received was reviewed by officials. The discussion raised whether a statutory cap on gift value was being followed. Legally, a prime minister is not permitted to keep presents valued above €300. A Global Assortment of Presents Notable gifts feature: A scarf from the Albanian prime minister, reportedly presented to Meloni for her birthday during a meeting abroad. A sari from Kerala from the Indian leader. A set of adornments from the president of Slovakia. A porcelain tea set and a selection of wines from Hungary's leader. A ceramic bowl from the ex-American leader. A tablet from the Ukrainian president. Paintings from the Moldovan government. Various other items including makeup, a board, and several rugs received during trips to Libya and other Arab nations. "Possibly the oddest gifts included the statuette from Milei and the exotic footwear," observers have said. Political Context Meloni has been credited, mainly from within her party, with garnering support from international counterparts and positioning Italy as a significant player on the world stage once again. This charitable initiative represents a unconventional way to manage the protocol gifts that accumulate during a leader's tenure.