🔗 Share this article Milei Statuette, Any Takers? Italy's PM to Sell International Gifts for Charity Relinquishing unwanted gifts can be seen as a little discourteous – unless it's done for a noble purpose. A Charitable Clear-Out The leader of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, is set to sell an estimated 270 presents received by her by international figures on official trips. This unusual assortment is said to contain objects like a chainsaw-wielding statuette of Argentinian president Javier Milei and a pair of exotic blue snake-skin shoes with gilded heels. The collection, together, are worth an estimated €800,000. The plan is to put up for sale to the highest bidder by a Rome-based art dealer. An exact timeline is yet to be set, although the intention is to conduct the sale before Christmas, with the proceeds going to non-profit organizations. Palazzo Chigi Treasures The items are said to be stored in a repository on the third floor of Palazzo Chigi. Sources state that Meloni is also planning to auction off gifts given to her political forerunners that have been stored away indefinitely. A complete inventory has not yet been officially released, but a glimpse emerged earlier this year when a comprehensive document of items received was reviewed by officials. The question focused on if a legal value limit was being respected. According to regulation, a prime minister cannot take home presents valued above €300. An International Array of Gifts Notable gifts feature: A scarf from the Albanian prime minister, allegedly presented to Meloni for her birthday during a meeting abroad. A sari from Kerala from the Indian leader. A box of jewellery from the Slovakian president. A fine china tea service and a selection of wines from Hungary's leader. A pottery dish from the ex-American leader. A digital device from the Ukrainian president. Watercolour paintings from Moldova. Various other items including cosmetics, a board, and several rugs received during trips to North African and Middle Eastern countries. "Maybe the most unusual gifts were the statuette from Milei and the exotic footwear," one might note. Diplomatic Backdrop Supporters have applauded Meloni, particularly from her allies, with building relationships with global statesmen and positioning Italy as a prominent force on the global scene once again. This charitable initiative represents a distinct method to deal with the diplomatic artifacts that accumulate during a leader's tenure.