By TRH World Desk
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Says No Initiative on Abraham Accords, Signals Reservations Over Israel Ties
New Delhi, May 26, 2026 — Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said Pakistan has not initiated any move towards joining the Abraham Accords. He indicated personal reservations about entering any arrangement that clashes with Pakistan’s foundational policy positions, particularly on Israel.
Speaking to Pakistani broadcaster Samaa TV, Asif addressed speculation surrounding regional diplomacy and reports linking Pakistan to possible future expansion of the Abraham Accords framework.
Referring to US President Donald Trump, Asif said Trump considers the Abraham Accords close to his vision. He suggested that after the “peace record,” the next step could involve persuading countries such as Indonesia, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to become part of the arrangement.
However, the Pakistani minister made clear that he personally does not support participation in any accord that conflicts with Pakistan’s basic ideological or policy outlook.
“I do not think we should become part of any accord that clashes with our fundamental viewpoint,” he said. Asif clarified that no initiative had been sent from Pakistan’s side regarding the issue.
Asif also stated that Pakistan has not approached India on the matter and emphasised he was expressing a personal perspective while discussing the issue publicly.
The remarks come amid renewed international attention on whether additional Muslim-majority countries could eventually join the Abraham Accords process — a diplomatic initiative launched in 2020 that normalised relations between Israel and several Arab states including the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan.
During the interview, Asif also referred to tensions involving India and questioned how engagement could proceed amid ongoing disputes and recent developments. He said some issues could not be discussed “in one day” and suggested that any governmental approach through channels such as the US State Department would need to align with Pakistan’s stated position.
The defence minister further commented on Trump’s “non-conventional” political style, saying the US president had pursued peace initiatives in multiple regions and achieved outcomes through an unconventional approach to governance.
The comments are likely to draw attention amid evolving geopolitical alignments in West Asia and ongoing debates over the future expansion of the Abraham Accords framework.
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