Pakistan will not become part of any Abraham Accords, the Foreign Office said on Thursday, clarifying that the country has no connection with the initiative.
During the weekly press briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Taher Hussain Andrabi said Pakistan would also not join any international stabilization force, adding that there was no link between the Board of Peace and any stabilization force. He explained that Pakistan’s participation in the Board of Peace was based on mutually agreed governmental rules.
Commenting on reports of a possible conflict involving Iran, the spokesperson said Pakistan has always advocated the peaceful resolution of disputes. He reiterated that Islamabad opposes the use of force and economic sanctions, expressing hope that peace would prevail in the region.
Responding to a question about a trade agreement between India and Europe, Andrabi said Pakistan enjoys strong relations with European countries, noting that bilateral trade between Pakistan and Europe exceeds €12 billion. He said developments related to India’s engagement with Europe were also discussed.
The spokesperson said President Asif Ali Zardari recently met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which Abu Dhabi’s Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs stressed exploring new investment opportunities in Pakistan and reviewing ongoing projects. Both sides agreed to enhance investment and trade through flagship projects.
The briefing also highlighted Pakistan’s active diplomatic engagement during the week. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of Iran and Bangladesh to discuss regional developments, while delegation-level talks were also held with Ghana on bilateral relations.
According to the spokesperson, the Prime Minister attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he met several global leaders. Ishaq Dar accompanied the prime minister and later visited the United Arab Emirates, where discussions were held regarding Etisalat’s investment in Pakistan.
The Foreign Office said Ishaq Dar also spoke twice during the week with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, focusing on the situation in Iran and the wider region.
Addressing a US travel advisory, the spokesperson said Pakistan-US relations remain stable, noting that Washington has withdrawn some previously issued advisories and that ties between the two countries continue normally.
He also confirmed that the President of Kazakhstan is expected to visit Pakistan soon, with details to be announced later. While no progress has been made on the proposed railway project, information regarding planned memorandums of understanding will be shared in due course.