ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will not become a party to the Abraham Accords and its position on the Palestinian issue remains unchanged, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday.
Addressing the weekly media briefing in Islamabad, Andrabi rejected reports linking Pakistan’s participation in the US-backed Board of Peace to the Abraham Accords, terming such claims 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.
He said 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.
Andrabi explained that Pakistan’s primary objective in joining the Board of Peace 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.
He added that Pakistan is not alone in the initiative, noting 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 travelling to Pakistan, Andrabi said the advisory was “not a downgrade, but an update”.
He said the revised advisory had removed some previous security points, making travel to Pakistan “easier” for US citizens.
The spokesperson said Pakistan is a safe and open country for international travellers and the government is working to ensure the convenience and safety of tourists.
He added that Pakistan and the United States remain in contact through diplomatic channels to facilitate travel opportunities for citizens of both countries.
