New Country to Join Abraham Accords, US Special Envoy Announces
A new country will officially join the Abraham Accords, the normalization agreements between Israel and Muslim-majority nations, according to Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's special envoy.
Announcement Details
Witkoff, speaking at a business forum in Miami, revealed he is returning to Washington to attend an event where the new participant will be announced.
"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 Event
President Trump is scheduled to host the leaders of five Central Asian countries — Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan — at the White House on Thursday evening. While it is unclear if the announcement will be made during this dinner, the president is expected to be present for any major news.
Background on Abraham Accords
- The Accords were signed during Trump's first term.
- Current signatories include Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates.
- They represent peace agreements and normalization of relations with Israel.
Speculation on the New Member
According to Axios, the country joining the Abraham Accords is likely to be Kazakhstan, which has maintained diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992.
Summary: A new nation is set to join the Abraham Accords, expanding the diplomatic peace process with Israel, with an official announcement expected soon.