Rome will host a meeting focused on advancing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on July 28-29, according to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. The Italian capital will also serve as the venue for a new round of talks regarding Lebanon, Tajani added, without providing further details on the participants or specific agenda.
The announcement comes amid ongoing international efforts to revive peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, as well as to address political and economic challenges in Lebanon. The two-state solution, which envisions an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel, has been a cornerstone of Middle East diplomacy for decades but has faced numerous obstacles.
Tajani did not specify which countries or organizations would take part in the Rome meetings. The Italian government has previously hosted similar diplomatic gatherings, positioning itself as a mediator in regional conflicts. The Lebanon talks are expected to focus on the country's political stalemate and economic crisis, which have worsened in recent years.
The exact locations within Rome and the duration of the Lebanon discussions were not disclosed. Further details are expected to be released closer to the dates.