Pakistan Will Not Consider Abraham Accords Until Palestinian State Is Recognized, Says Ishaq Dar
Washington: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, has reaffirmed the country’s longstanding position on Palestine, stating that Pakistan will not show any flexibility regarding the Abraham Accords until an independent Palestinian state is officially recognized.
Speaking to journalists in Washington, Dar dismissed speculation surrounding Pakistan’s possible participation in the Abraham Accords and emphasized that Islamabad remains committed to its principled stance on the Palestinian issue.
He stated that Pakistan supports the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem (Al-Quds) as its capital. Until this objective is achieved, Pakistan will not alter its position on normalization agreements involving Israel.
Dar also highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace and diplomacy on the international stage. He said the country has played a constructive role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States and contributed to encouraging diplomatic engagement between the two sides after decades of strained relations.
The foreign minister further noted that Pakistan’s international standing has strengthened under the leadership of the country’s civilian and military leadership. He added that attempts to diplomatically isolate Pakistan have not succeeded.
Referring to his recent meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Dar described the discussions as positive and productive. The meeting was attended by Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States and senior officials from the Foreign Ministry.
Addressing regional issues, Dar reiterated Pakistan’s support for the Palestinian cause and emphasized that the people of Kashmir should be granted their right to self-determination in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions.
His remarks come after recent comments by US President Donald Trump, who suggested that several Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, could potentially join the Abraham Accords following a future agreement between the United States and Iran.