🔗 Share this article Milei Statuette, Any Takers? Meloni to Sell International Gifts for Charity Getting rid of unwanted presents can be seen as a little discourteous – unless it's done the right way. A Philanthropic Clear-Out The leader of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, plans to auction an estimated 270 presents received by her by world leaders on official trips. The diverse haul is said to contain items such as a miniature chainsaw-holding statuette of Argentinian president Javier Milei and a pair of exotic blue snake-skin shoes with gold heels. The presents, together, are valued at around €800,000. The plan is to put up for sale in a public auction by a Rome-based art dealer. An exact timeline is yet to be set, but the goal is to conduct the sale by year's end, with all funds raised donated to non-profit organizations. Storage Room Treasures These gifts are said to be stored in a secure area on the upper level of the government headquarters. Sources state that Meloni furthermore considering auction off gifts received by her predecessors that have been sitting unused over a long period. The full gift list is yet to be officially released, but a glimpse were revealed earlier this year when a detailed register of all declared gifts was reviewed by officials. The query focused on if a statutory cap on gift value was being followed. By law, a prime minister cannot take home presents exceeding €300. A Global Assortment of Presents Notable gifts feature: A woven wrap from the Albanian prime minister, allegedly given to Meloni for her birthday during a meeting abroad. A traditional Kerala dress from the Indian leader. A box of jewellery from the president of Slovakia. A fine china tea service and a selection of wines from Hungary's leader. A ceramic bowl from the former US president. A tablet from the Ukrainian president. Paintings from the Moldovan government. Additional objects including makeup, a board, and several rugs from trips to Libya and other Arab nations. "Possibly the most unusual gifts included the Milei figurine and the blue python skin shoes," observers have said. Diplomatic Backdrop Meloni has been credited, mostly from her own political sphere, with garnering support from global statesmen and positioning Italy as a significant player on the global scene once again. This unique auction symbolizes a distinct method to manage the diplomatic artifacts that are collected during a time in office.