New Country to Join Abraham Accords with Israel
A new country will officially join the Abraham Accords, the suite of normalization agreements between Israel and several Muslim-majority states, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy announced on Thursday.
Announcement Details
Steve Witkoff, US Special Envoy to the Middle East, spoke at a business forum in Miami, Florida, revealing plans for the announcement. While he did not disclose the country's name, he confirmed it would be made Thursday evening at an event in Washington.
“I’m flying back to Washington tonight because we’re going to announce tonight, another country coming into the Abraham Accords,” Witkoff said.
Context of the Announcement
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. Although it remains unclear if the announcement will occur during this dinner, the President is expected to attend any major event related to the Accords.
Background on the Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords were signed during President Trump’s first term to normalize relations between Israel and several Muslim-majority countries, marking a significant diplomatic milestone in the region.