ROME, December 13, 2025 (WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas of the State of Palestine met on Saturday with leader of Italy’s Five Star Movement, Giuseppe Conte, at his residence in the Italian capital, Rome.

The meeting addressed the latest developments in the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as bilateral relations between the State of Palestine and Italy.

President Abbas expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the Five Star Movement and its supportive positions toward the State of Palestine. He stressed the importance of strengthening the ties between the Palestinian and Italian peoples and intensifying efforts to mobilize international support to stop all measures that undermine the two-state solution.

The President also emphasized the need to establish the foundations of lasting peace in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions.

President Abbas was accompanied by PLO Executive Committee member Ziad Abu Amr, Presidential Advisor for Diplomatic Affairs Majdi Khaldi, and Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Italy Mona Abuamara.

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