Pakistan Not Joining Abraham Accords, No Decision on International Stabilization Force: FO

Islamabad: Pakistan has clarified that it will not become part of the Abraham Accords and has not taken any decision to join an international stabilization force, the Foreign Office said on Thursday.

Addressing a weekly media briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andarabi said linking the Board of Peace with the Abraham Accords was a misunderstanding. “Pakistan is not and will not be part of the Abraham Accords,” he stated.

The spokesperson said Pakistan joined the Board of Peace in good faith with the objective of supporting a ceasefire in Gaza, assisting in its reconstruction, and working toward a lasting peace based on the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. He added that Pakistan is not alone in this initiative, as seven other Muslim countries—including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, and Qatar—are also members. The Board of Peace was launched collectively in September last year and represents a ray of hope for Gaza and the Palestinian cause.

Commenting on security and travel matters, Andarabi said Pakistan remains a safe and open country for international travelers. He clarified that the recent US travel advisory was an update rather than a downgrade, with several previous security-related points removed, making travel easier for American citizens. He added that Pakistan and the United States remain in diplomatic contact on the issue.

The spokesperson also said discussions on lifting US visa restrictions on Pakistanis are ongoing in Islamabad and Washington, expressing hope that Pakistan would soon be removed from the visa restriction list.

He noted that Gaza’s population has endured severe destruction and a humanitarian crisis for nearly two years, while UN efforts to halt Israeli aggression have failed. He emphasized that the Board of Peace operates with approval of a UN Security Council resolution and is meant to complement—not replace—the United Nations.