On October 23, 2024, Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue met with Italian Ambassador to China Massimo AMBROSETTI at the latter's request. The two sides mainly had an exchange of views on the situation in the Middle East.

Massimo AMBROSETTI said that the Italian side is deeply concerned about the development of the regional situation and calls on all parties to the conflict to cease fire and end hostilities as soon as possible and avoid escalation of the situation. The protracted conflict in Gaza has led to a continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation in both Gaza and Lebanon. The international community should increase humanitarian assistance and support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in carrying out its responsibilities. Italy supports the political settlement of the Palestinian question based on the two-State solution, appreciates China's positive role in easing regional tensions, and is willing to enhance communication and coordination with China.

Zhai Jun said, the negative spillover effects of the Gaza conflict continue to emerge, with the recent sharp escalation of conflicts between Lebanon and Israel, as well as Iran and Israel, raising overall security risks in the region. Violence with violence is not the right approach to address the issue. China opposes practices that exacerbate contradictions and escalate conflicts. The pressing priority now is to fully and effectively implement the relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council, and achieve a "permanent ceasefire and complete withdrawal of troops" in Gaza, and the ultimate answer lies in realizing the two-State solution for the peaceful coexistence of Palestine and Israel. The international community should further build consensus to promote peace, and major countries with influence should take corresponding actions to de-escalate the situation as soon as possible. China is ready to continue making unremitting efforts in this regard.