New Country to Join Abraham Accords Normalization Deals with Israel
A new country is set to formally join the normalization deals with Israel known as the Abraham Accords, announced by US President Donald Trump’s special envoy on Thursday, Anadolu reports.
Steve Witkoff, the US Special Envoy to the Middle East, spoke at a business forum in Miami, Florida, on February 20, 2025, sharing the news but not revealing which country would be added.
“I’m flying back to Washington tonight because we’re going to announce tonight, another country coming into the Abraham Accords.” — Steve Witkoff
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 not confirmed if the announcement will be made during this dinner, the president is expected to be present for any significant updates.
Background on the Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords are a series of normalization agreements between Israel and several Muslim-majority countries established during Trump’s first presidential term.
Key Details
- New country joining the Abraham Accords announced on Thursday.
- Specific country not disclosed by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
- Announcement expected during an event in Washington, D.C.
- Trump to meet leaders from five Central Asian nations at the White House the same evening.
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Summary: Another country is poised to join the Abraham Accords, signaling continued expansion of diplomatic normalization with Israel under the Trump administration.