Pakistan Rejects Abraham Accords Amid US Pressure
'Not acceptable to us': Pakistan rejects signing Abraham Accords after Trump's directive
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Pakistan has firmly declined to join the Abraham Accords, with Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif citing conflicts with the nation's core ideologies. This decision comes amidst calls from US President Donald Trump for Muslim nations to participate in the accords as part of a broader Middle Eastern peace initiative.
- 01Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif emphasized that any agreement conflicting with Pakistan's ideologies is unacceptable.
- 02Asif questioned the credibility of engaging with Israel, stating that Pakistan does not recognize the Jewish state.
- 03US President Donald Trump has urged several Muslim nations, including Pakistan, to join the Abraham Accords, linking it to ongoing negotiations with Iran.
- 04Trump claimed the accords have brought significant economic benefits to participating countries like the UAE and Bahrain.
- 05The Abraham Accords, initiated in 2020, aim to normalize relations between Israel and several Arab nations.
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Pakistan has officially rejected the idea of joining the Abraham Accords, with Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif stating that any agreement conflicting with the country's fundamental ideologies is unacceptable. In an interview with Samaa TV, Asif expressed skepticism about engaging with Israel, questioning their trustworthiness and reiterating Pakistan's long-standing refusal to recognize the Jewish state. This rejection comes in response to US President Donald Trump's recent push for Muslim and Arab nations to sign onto the accords as part of a broader peace initiative linked to negotiations with Iran. Trump described the potential expansion of the accords as a historic opportunity for the Middle East, highlighting the economic benefits already experienced by existing members like the UAE and Bahrain. He emphasized that the accords could lead to greater regional stability and prosperity. The Abraham Accords, established in 2020, have aimed to normalize diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab countries, but Pakistan remains steadfast in its position.
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Pakistan's refusal to join the Abraham Accords maintains its longstanding position on Israel and could affect its diplomatic relations with the US and other Muslim nations.
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