New Country to Join Abraham Accords Normalization Deals
A new country is set to formally join the normalization agreements with Israel, collectively known as the Abraham Accords, according to the US special envoy to the Middle East.
Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy, declined to specify which country will join, but mentioned that the announcement would be made in the evening at an event he is returning to Washington to attend.
"A new country will formally join normalization deals with Israel that are collectively known as the Abraham Accords," — Steve Witkoff
During a business forum in Miami, Florida, Witkoff stated, "I’m flying back to Washington tonight because we’re going to announce tonight, another country coming into the Abraham Accords."
President Trump is scheduled to host leaders from five Central Asian nations — Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan — at the White House on Thursday evening. It remains unclear if the announcement will occur during the dinner, but Trump is expected to attend any major declaration.
Background on the Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords are normalization agreements signed between Israel and several Muslim-majority countries during Donald Trump’s first term.
Summary
This announcement signifies potential expansion of diplomatic relations between Israel and new nations, further shaping Middle Eastern diplomacy and regional cooperation.
Author's note: The upcoming addition to the Abraham Accords highlights ongoing diplomatic shifts in the Middle East and Central Asia, emphasizing increased cooperation and regional stability.