New Country to Join Abraham Accords
A new country will formally join the normalization agreements with Israel known as the Abraham Accords, announced by US President Donald Trump’s special envoy on Thursday, Anadolu reports.
Details from the US Special Envoy
Steve Witkoff, the US Special Envoy to the Middle East, spoke at the FII Priority Summit in Miami Beach, Florida, on February 20, 2025.
“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.
He did not reveal which country it would be but confirmed the announcement would be made during an event in Washington that same evening.
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 uncertain if the announcement will take place during this dinner, but the President is expected to attend any major developments.
Background on the Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords are agreements for normalization between Israel and several Muslim-majority nations, initially signed during Trump’s first presidential term.
Related International Viewpoint
In a related note, a former EU envoy has urged Brussels to keep the threat of sanctions against Israel, highlighting ongoing geopolitical concerns.
Author's summary: A new country will join the Abraham Accords normalization deals with Israel, with details to be announced soon, reflecting ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.