On August 11, Chinese Ambassador to Lebanon H.E. Mr. Chen Chuandong met with Major General Diodato Abagnara, Head of Mission and Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) .

Ambassador Chen spoke highly of the important role played by the UNIFIL in maintaining peace and stability in southern Lebanon, and China’s continued support to UNIFIL and other UN peacekeeping operations, contributing to maintaining world peace and security.

Major General Diodato Abagnara briefed Ambassador Chen on UNIFIL's operation, thanked China for its consistent support, and highly commended the performance of the Chinese peacekeeping contingent.