🔗 Share this article Milei Statuette, Any Takers? Meloni to Auction Off International Gifts for Charity Relinquishing undesired gifts can be viewed as somewhat rude – except if it's done for a noble purpose. A Philanthropic Clear-Out Italy's prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, is set to sell an estimated 270 items bestowed upon her by international figures while abroad. The eclectic collection could include objects like a chainsaw-wielding statuette of Argentina's leader Javier Milei and a pair of exotic blue snake-skin shoes with gold heels. The collection, combined, have an approximate value of €800,000. They are scheduled to be auctioned off via competitive bidding by a Rome-based fine art auction house. An exact timeline has not been finalized, but the goal is to hold the auction before Christmas, with all funds raised going to non-profit organizations. Storage Room Collection These gifts are said to be locked away in a repository on the upper level of the government headquarters. Sources state that Meloni is also considering auction off gifts given to her predecessors that have been sitting unused for years. The full gift list remains officially released, but partial details were revealed earlier this year when a comprehensive document of items received was reviewed by officials. The query focused on if a rule restricting expensive presents was being respected. According to regulation, a prime minister is not permitted to keep presents valued above €300. A Global Array of Presents The collection includes: A scarf from the leader of Albania, reportedly given to Meloni for her birthday during a meeting abroad. A sari from Kerala from India's prime minister. A case of jewelry from the Slovakian president. A fine china tea service and six bottles of wine from Hungary's leader. A pottery dish from the ex-American leader. A digital device from the Ukrainian president. Watercolour paintings from the Moldovan government. Various other items including cosmetics, a skateboard, and several rugs from trips to North African and Middle Eastern countries. "Possibly the most unusual gifts included the Milei figurine and the blue python skin shoes," reports suggest. Diplomatic Context Supporters have applauded Meloni, mainly from within her party, with building relationships with international counterparts and positioning Italy as a prominent force on the global scene once again. This charitable initiative symbolizes a novel approach to manage the state presents that are collected during a political career.