New Country to Join Abraham Accords, US Special Envoy Announces
A new country will formally join the Abraham Accords, the normalization agreements between Israel and several Muslim-majority countries, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy announced on Thursday, Anadolu reports.
Details from the US Special Envoy
Steve Witkoff, US Special Envoy to the Middle East, spoke at a business forum in Miami, Florida, on February 20, 2025. He did not reveal which country would join but confirmed the announcement would happen Thursday evening at an event he is returning to Washington to attend.
“I’m flying back to Washington tonight because we’re going to announce tonight, another country coming into the Abraham Accords.”
Context of Upcoming White House 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. Whether the announcement will be made during this dinner remains uncertain, but the President is expected to attend any major updates related to the Accords.
About the Abraham Accords
These agreements were signed during President Trump’s first term and aimed to normalize relations between Israel and several Muslim-majority nations.
Additional Context
Reports mention that the former EU envoy has urged Brussels to keep sanctions as a pressure tactic against Israel, reflecting ongoing international tensions.
Summary: A new member is set to join the Abraham Accords, with a formal announcement expected soon, marking a continued effort to expand Middle Eastern normalization under US mediation.