Pakistan Reaffirms Stance on Abraham Accords, Says No Flexibility Until Palestinian State Recognized
WASHINGTON:** Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has firmly reiterated Islamabad’s position on the Abraham Accords, dismissing speculation that Pakistan may be considering joining the normalization agreement with Israel.
Speaking at a press conference in Washington following his meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Dar addressed reports suggesting that Pakistan had been urged to become part of the Abraham Accords.
According to BBC Urdu, the foreign minister said that Pakistan’s policy on the issue has always been clear and consistent.
“Rumors are circulating that Pakistan has been asked to join the Abraham Accords. Pakistan’s position has always been very clear: until a Palestinian state is recognized, based on the pre-1967 borders, and Al-Quds Al-Sharif (Jerusalem) becomes its capital, there can be no flexibility on this matter,” Dar stated.
His remarks come days after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that he had requested several countries, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, to join the Abraham Accords.
Pakistan has long maintained that it will not consider recognizing Israel until a just and viable two-state solution is achieved in accordance with international resolutions and the aspirations of the Palestinian people.
