The Abraham Accords Declaration

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The Abraham Accords Declaration

Free Resource · Founding Diplomatic Document · Washington, D.C., September 15, 2020

Abraham Accords: Declaration of Peace, Cooperation, and Constructive Diplomatic and Friendly Relations

We, the undersigned, recognize the importance of maintaining and strengthening peace in the Middle East and around the world based on mutual understanding and coexistence, as well as respect for human dignity and freedom, including religious freedom.

We encourage efforts to promote interfaith and intercultural dialogue to advance a culture of peace among the three Abrahamic religions and all humanity.

We believe that the best way to address challenges is through cooperation and dialogue and that developing friendly relations among states advances the interests of lasting peace in the Middle East and around the world.

We seek tolerance and respect for every person in order to make this world a place where all can enjoy a life of dignity and hope, regardless of their race, faith or ethnicity.

We support science, art, medicine, and commerce to inspire humankind, maximize human potential and bring nations closer together.

We aim to end radicalization and conflict to provide all children a better future.

We welcome the progress already made in establishing diplomatic relations between Israel and its neighbors in the region under the framework of the Abraham Accords, and we are encouraged by the ongoing efforts to consolidate and expand such friendly relations based on shared interests and a shared commitment to a better future.

Signed in Washington, D.C., on September 15, 2020, on behalf of the Government of the State of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister; on behalf of the Government of the United Arab Emirates, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; and on behalf of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs — witnessed by Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America.

Source: U.S. Department of State and the official White House record of the September 15, 2020 signing ceremony.