(MENAFN) Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has announced that Rome intends to play a central role in shaping the post-conflict landscape of the Middle East, as he took part in the G7 Foreign Ministers Summit in Canada.

"Italy's commitment in the Middle East will be important, we'll see what kind of commitment it will be: it could be training the Palestinian police, it could be making a strong contribution to the civil administration," Tajani said.

According to reports, Tajani emphasized that Italy plans to take a “constructive” approach, pointing to a €60 million ($69 million) investment dedicated to rebuilding efforts, of which the first €5 million has already been allocated.

"We must ensure that the truce in Gaza is consolidated and that all the aid and food supplies reach the population," he added.

Tajani also mentioned that Italy’s special envoy, who has visited Jordan, Ramallah, Israel, and Egypt, is expected to travel to the US to ensure that Italy remains “a protagonist” in both Gaza’s reconstruction and the broader peace process.

The truce in Gaza, in place since October 10 under a 20-point plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, calls for the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian detainees. It also envisions rebuilding Gaza and creating a new governing structure without Hamas.

When asked about the continuing clashes in Sudan between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Tajani said: "We hope to reach a ceasefire between the two sides."

He noted that "Italy is organizing significant aid: a plane and a ship with supplies for children will arrive in Port Sudan before Christmas."

The conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF, which began on April 15, 2023, has led to widespread devastation, killing thousands and forcing millions to flee their homes despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to halt the fighting.

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