New Country to Join Abraham Accords Announced
A new country will soon join the Abraham Accords, the series of normalization deals between Israel and several Muslim-majority nations, according to Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's special envoy.
Announcement Details
Witkoff revealed during a business forum in Miami, Florida, that he was flying back to Washington to attend an event where the new member of the Accords would be announced.
"I'm flying back to Washington tonight because we're going to announce tonight, another country coming into the Abraham Accords."
Context of the Announcement
- President Trump is scheduled to host leaders from five Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan—at the White House on Thursday evening.
- It is not confirmed whether the announcement will take place during this dinner event, but the President is expected to attend any major declaration.
Background on the Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords are peace agreements originally signed during President Trump's first term, aiming to normalize relations between Israel and Muslim-majority countries.
- Current signatories include Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates.
- Axios reported that Kazakhstan, which has recognized Israel diplomatically since 1992, is the likely new member joining the accords.
Author's Summary
The Abraham Accords are set to expand as the US plans to announce a new Central Asian country joining, highlighting ongoing diplomatic progress in the region.