Pakistan Rejects Trump’s Abraham Accords Proposal, Refuses to Recognize Israel

Pakistan has firmly rejected a proposal reportedly put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump urging Muslim-majority nations, including Pakistan, to recognize Israel and join the Abraham Accords in exchange for progress toward a peace arrangement involving Iran.

Responding to Trump’s diplomatic push, Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, dismissed the proposal, calling it incompatible with Pakistan’s long-standing ideological position. Speaking to local media, Asif said Pakistan should not become part of any agreement that goes against its fundamental beliefs.

“You cannot sit at the negotiating table with people whose promises cannot be trusted even for a day,” Asif reportedly said while criticizing Israel and rejecting the possibility of Pakistan joining the Abraham Accords.

The proposal, according to reports, came after President Donald Trump urged countries such as Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey to normalize relations with Israel and formally recognize the country. Trump allegedly linked the move to broader diplomatic efforts involving Iran.

Pakistan, however, has maintained a consistent stance for decades, refusing to recognize Israel in its 78-year history. Pakistani citizens are also unable to travel to Israel using Pakistani passports, reflecting Islamabad’s official position on the issue.

Asif further pointed to Pakistan’s passport policy as evidence of the country’s unwavering stand, stating that Pakistan remains among the few nations that do not recognize Israel and considers such recognition impossible under current circumstances.

The Abraham Accords, originally brokered by the United States in 2020 during Trump’s first presidential term, led to the normalization of ties between Israel and several Arab nations, including the UAE and Bahrain, later expanding to countries such as Morocco and Sudan.

Pakistan has repeatedly stated that any move toward recognizing Israel would only be possible if a fully independent Palestinian state is established based on pre-1967 borders. The latest development highlights Islamabad’s diplomatic balancing act amid growing regional normalization efforts and domestic political sensitivities.

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