Abraham Accords Dialogue Resumes Amid Expansion Plans
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American Prosperity in the Middle East (APME) welcomed the resumption of the Abraham Accords dialogue among member countries, marking a significant step towards expanding the accords' reach and benefits. The first official meeting since October 7, 2020, took place on September 24, during the UN General Assembly in New York. The meeting brought together representatives from Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Morocco, and Kazakhstan, with the latter marking its first participation as a member.
The Accords, established in 2020, initially brought Israel into agreements with the UAE, Bahrain, and later Morocco. These agreements have since expanded to include Kazakhstan, which joined in November 2025 as the first new member in five years.
APME highlighted the tangible benefits the Accords have delivered to the United States. According to the organization, American exports to the UAE have more than doubled since 2020, reaching a record $31.4 billion in 2025. The Accords have also fostered shared security, with bipartisan legislation in Congress, including H.R. 9322, aiming to formalize defense cooperation between the United States and Accords partners. This legislation includes provisions for counter-drone and integrated air and missile defense efforts.
Ruby Chen, Director of APME, emphasized the importance of expanding the Accords' reach. Chen added that the Accords have proven resilient, surviving a conflict that was intended to destroy them. She called on the U.S. government to use this moment to bring in new partners and expand the accords' scope.
APME outlined three key steps to further the Accords' goals: 1. Hold regular meetings at the ministerial and working levels. 2. Focus diplomatic efforts on new members, starting with Saudi Arabia. 3. Pass bipartisan legislation to make U.S., Accords defense and economic cooperation permanent.
The organization's efforts are part of a broader strategy to anchor the Middle East to American leadership, countering Chinese and Russian influence in the region. APME's work is driven by a coalition of American and Israeli business, policy, and civic leaders committed to expanding the Accords and strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship.