New Country to Join Abraham Accords, US Special Envoy Confirms
A new country will officially join the Abraham Accords, the normalization agreements between Israel and several Muslim-majority nations, a US special envoy announced on Thursday, Anadolu reports.
Announcement Details
Steve Witkoff, US Special Envoy to the Middle East, did not disclose which country would be joining but confirmed the announcement would happen 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 during a business forum in Miami, Florida.
Context and Upcoming Events
- President Donald 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 remains uncertain if the new country announcement will take place during this meeting, but the President is expected to attend any major related events.
Background on the Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords refer to normalization deals established between Israel and various Muslim-majority countries during President Trump’s first term. These agreements marked a significant shift in Middle Eastern diplomatic relations.
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Summary: A new country is set to join the Abraham Accords, with an official announcement expected soon during an important diplomatic event hosted by President Trump in Washington.