Pakistan has made it clear that it will not show any flexibility on the Abraham Accords unless an independent Palestinian state is officially recognised. This position was reaffirmed by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who stressed that Pakistan’s stance remains firm and unchanged on the issue.
Speaking to journalists in Washington, Ishaq Dar dismissed speculation about Pakistan possibly joining the Abraham Accords. He said many rumours were circulating, but Pakistan’s position on the Abraham Accords remains consistent and rooted in long-standing principles.
The foreign minister emphasized that Pakistan believes a sovereign Palestinian state must be established on pre-1967 borders, with Jerusalem as its capital, before any consideration of the Abraham Accords can take place. He added that without granting Palestinians their basic rights and statehood, Pakistan cannot shift its policy.
Dar further stressed that Pakistan will continue to support the Palestinian cause and will not alter its stance until a just political solution is achieved. He reiterated that the country’s position is based on international law and United Nations resolutions.
He also highlighted Pakistan’s role in encouraging peace and dialogue at the global level. According to him, Pakistan has played a constructive part in facilitating contacts between the United States and Iran, helping bring both sides closer to dialogue after decades of limited engagement.
The foreign minister said Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts have helped improve international recognition of the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir. He also claimed that attempts by India to isolate Pakistan diplomatically have failed.
Referring to his meeting with US Senator Marco Rubio, Ishaq Dar said the discussion took place in a cordial environment and was attended by Pakistan’s ambassador and senior officials from the Foreign Office.
On the Kashmir dispute, Dar once again reiterated Pakistan’s position, stating that the Kashmiri people must be given their right to self-determination in line with United Nations resolutions.
He said Pakistan remains committed to both the Palestine and Kashmir issues and will continue to raise them at all international forums through diplomatic efforts.
His remarks came after recent comments by former US President Donald Trump, who suggested that after a possible Iran-US agreement, several Muslim countries, including Pakistan, could join the Abraham Accords.
