Morocco Engages in Historic Meeting of Abraham Accords Signatories
In a significant diplomatic development following the recent conflict in Gaza, countries that are signatories of the Abraham Accords convened officially in New York. This marked the first meeting since the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, aimed at rejuvenating their collaborative efforts and exploring the potential expansion of these accords. The meeting included the participation of the United States, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco, and was hosted by the N7 Foundation. Notably, Kazakhstan was invited for the first time, signaling its interest in joining the accords.
The American delegation was led by Allison Hooker, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. According to sources within the meeting, the primary objective was to strengthen existing relations and develop joint projects across various sectors, including trade, investments, technology, and regional connectivity. These discussions represent a concerted effort to foster collaboration among the nations involved in the accords.
The Abraham Accords, initiated during the Trump administration in 2020, were intended to normalize relations between Arab nations and Israel, with Morocco officially joining the accords in December of that year. However, the ongoing conflict in Gaza has complicated efforts to expand these agreements, particularly in relation to Saudi Arabia.
Moreover, on September 16, 2026, Morocco and Israel decided to upgrade their diplomatic representations in Rabat and Tel Aviv to the level of embassies, further solidifying their growing relationship.
As reported by yabiladi.com.
