Chinese peacekeepers in Lebanon conduct cultural exchanges with Italian counterparts

Source
China Military Online
Editor
Huang Panyue
Time
2026-02-24 17:52:21

By Ma Bo, Qu Fatong, Zhou Jie, Chen Chunli

BEIRUT, Feb. 24 -- On the afternoon of February 21, 2026, the 24th Chinese Peacekeeping Force to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) conducted cultural exchange and social activities with the Italian Peacekeeping Force at the mission area in Lebanon.

Through video viewing, equipment display, cultural and sports interaction, and other activities, the Italian peacekeepers experienced Chinese traditional culture, thereby promoting mutual understanding between the two sides.

It is learnt that since its deployment in the mission area over two months ago, the 24th Chinese Peacekeeping Force to UNIFIL has received more than 50 guests in over ten batches, including the force commander and deputy force commander of UNIFIL,peacekeepers from Finland, Myanmar, Ghana, Sri Lanka, and other countries, as well as Lebanese government officials.

(Video Editor: Zhang Yajie)

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