Islamabad, January 29, 2026: Pakistan on Thursday made it clear that it will not become a party to the Abraham Accords, reiterating that Islamabad’s principled position on the Palestinian issue remains unchanged.
Addressing a weekly press briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi dismissed media reports suggesting a link between Pakistan’s participation in the Board of Peace and the Abraham Accords, describing such claims as a “misconception”.
“Joining the Board of Peace has no connection with the Abraham Accords and does not represent any deviation from Pakistan’s principled position on Palestine,” the spokesperson said.
Andrabi explained that Pakistan’s decision to join the Board of Peace was taken collectively by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, after completing all procedural requirements.
He said Pakistan’s primary objective in joining the initiative is to help consolidate and sustain the ceasefire in Gaza, support post-conflict reconstruction, and promote a just and lasting peace based on the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.
The spokesperson noted that Pakistan is not alone in the initiative, adding that seven other Muslim-majority countries — Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia and Qatar — have also joined the Board of Peace.
Responding to a question about the US travel advisory for its citizens planning to visit Pakistan, Andrabi said the advisory was “not a downgrade, but an update.” He pointed out that some previous security-related points had been removed, making travel to Pakistan “easier” for US citizens.
He maintained that Pakistan is a safe and open country for international travellers, and said the government continues to work to ensure the convenience and safety of tourists.
Andrabi added that Pakistan and the United States remain in contact through diplomatic channels to further facilitate travel opportunities for citizens of both countries.
