Pakistan on Thursday reaffirmed that it will not become a party to the Abraham Accords, underscoring that its principled stance on the Palestinian issue remains unchanged, the Foreign Office said.
Addressing the weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi categorically rejected media reports linking Pakistan’s participation in the Board of Peace with the Abraham Accords. He termed such claims a “misconception” and clarified that there is no connection between the two initiatives.
“Joining the Board of Peace has no link whatsoever with the Abraham Accords and does not represent any deviation from Pakistan’s long-standing and principled position on Palestine,” Andrabi said. He emphasized that Pakistan continues to fully support the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.
The spokesperson explained that Pakistan’s decision to join the Board of Peace was taken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after completing all procedural requirements and holding consultations with all relevant stakeholders. He said the primary objective of Pakistan’s participation is to help consolidate and sustain the ceasefire in Gaza, support post-conflict reconstruction, and contribute to efforts aimed at achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the region.
Andrabi noted that Pakistan is part of a broader collective effort, adding that seven other Muslim-majority countries, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia and Qatar, have also joined the Board of Peace.
Responding to a question regarding the latest US travel advisory for Pakistan, the spokesperson said it should not be viewed as a downgrade but rather as an update. He pointed out that several previous security-related points have been removed, making travel to Pakistan easier for US citizens.
He reaffirmed that Pakistan is a safe and welcoming country for international travellers and said Islamabad and Washington remain engaged through diplomatic channels to further facilitate travel and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
