On May 29, 2026, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar firmly rejected any speculation about Pakistan joining the Abraham Accords. Speaking at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington, DC, Dar reiterated that Pakistan’s stance would remain unchanged until the recognition of an independent Palestinian state.
Dar stated, ‘There are a lot of rumors regarding the Abraham Accord. Let me clarify that Pakistan’s stance is very clear and consistent. Until Palestine is recognized with the pre-1967 model with Quds Al Sharif as its capital, there will be no flexibility.’
The Foreign Minister’s comments followed a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who acknowledged Pakistan’s sincere diplomatic and mediatory efforts for peace and stability in the region.
This clarification came shortly after US President Donald Trump urged several countries, including Pakistan, to join the Abraham Accords, which aim to normalize relations with Israel. Trump expressed his desire to expand these US-sponsored agreements, initially signed by the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain in 2020.
Pakistan has long supported the establishment of a Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. Last year, after US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff suggested new countries might join the accords, Pakistan reiterated its position, emphasizing its commitment to a two-state solution.
Looking ahead, Pakistan’s steadfast policy on Palestine remains a cornerstone of its foreign policy, with no anticipated changes unless the Palestinian statehood issue is resolved.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, May 30, 2026
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