Pakistan Firmly Rejects Joining Abraham Accords Amid U.S. Pressure
'Not acceptable': Pakistan rejects Trump’s push to join Abraham Accords, cites ‘fundamental ideologies’

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Pakistan has declined U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation to join the Abraham Accords, emphasizing its commitment to not recognizing Israel without the establishment of a Palestinian state. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan's foreign policy is sovereign and based on fundamental ideologies.
- 01Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reaffirmed the country's refusal to recognize Israel unless a Palestinian state is established based on pre-1967 borders.
- 02Asif criticized the reliability of engaging with Israel, questioning its trustworthiness in negotiations.
- 03Pakistan has maintained a consistent stance against recognizing Israel since its creation in 1947, reflected in its passport policy that excludes Israel's name.
- 04The Abraham Accords, initiated in 2020, have seen several Arab nations normalize relations with Israel, but Pakistan remains opposed to such agreements.
- 05The diplomatic pressure from the U.S. poses a challenge for Pakistan as it seeks to balance its traditional position with evolving regional dynamics.
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Pakistan has officially rejected the prospect of joining the Abraham Accords, following U.S. President Donald Trump's call for Muslim-majority nations to normalize relations with Israel. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that any agreement contradicting Pakistan's core ideologies would not be supported. He reiterated the country's longstanding position that it will not recognize Israel until a Palestinian state is established based on pre-1967 borders. Asif expressed skepticism regarding Israel's reliability in negotiations, emphasizing that Pakistan's foreign policy remains sovereign and is not subject to external pressures. The country has historically not recognized Israel since its establishment in 1947, a stance reflected in its passport policy, which does not mention Israel. The recent push from Trump has placed Pakistan in a diplomatically sensitive position, especially as it has been strengthening ties with the U.S. and playing a role in regional diplomacy. However, any move towards recognizing Israel could provoke significant domestic backlash, particularly from religious groups. Pakistan's foreign office has clarified that its participation in regional peace initiatives does not imply a shift in its policy towards Israel, maintaining that its positions remain unchanged amidst evolving regional dynamics.
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Pakistan's refusal to join the Abraham Accords could affect its diplomatic relations with both the U.S. and Gulf nations, which are increasingly engaging with Israel.
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