Sullivan, Rosen, Lankford Lead Bipartisan Senate Delegation Visit to Abraham Accords Countries
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) yesterday announced that they are leading a group of senators in a bipartisan delegation visit to the Abraham Accords member countries of Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Morocco. In visiting these countries, the senators will see firsthand how the Abraham Accords have led to unprecedented regional integration and cooperation, and they will discuss ways in which these Accords can be strengthened and expanded to bring in other countries.
Senators Sullivan, Rosen and Lankford are joined by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and Ted Budd (R-N.C.).
“We must continue to build on the growing momentum toward peace in the Middle East that began a few short years ago with the signing of the historic Abraham Accords,” said Sen. Sullivan. “I believe much of the progress that has been made is a result of countries in the region recognizing that the biggest threat to peace isn’t coming from each other, it is coming from Iran, which remains the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism. I am looking forward to the opportunity my colleagues and I will have on this trip to continue the important progress that has been made in regards to this strategic realignment with Israel and some of our Arab allies in order to provide a safer and more prosperous future for all people in the Middle East, and to look for opportunities for other countries in the region to join the Abraham Accords.”
“The historic Abraham Accords have transformed the Middle East – paving the way for unprecedented cooperation and normalization between Israel and Arab partners,” said Sen. Rosen. “The Accords are already contributing to all four countries’ economies and helping them work together to combat Iranian aggression. My colleagues and I look forward to meeting with senior government officials, business leaders, and civil society organizations to discuss how we can strengthen the relationships fostered by the Accords and expand them to new countries.”
“As we continue to work for peace, my colleagues and I will continue to work with our allies in the Middle East. This time will be invaluable for members of the Senate Abraham Accords Caucus as we continue to strengthen relationships throughout the region through reconciliation and common goals,” said Sen. Lankford. “In the days ahead, we will continue to bring nations together for the future of U.S. national interest and for our allies.”
Last year, Senators Rosen and Lankford, along with Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), launched the Senate Abraham Accords Caucus to build on the success of the historic Abraham Accords. For decades, Congress has played a key role in promoting peace between Israel and its neighbors. The caucus provides an opportunity to strengthen the Abraham Accords by encouraging partnerships among the existing Abraham Accords countries and expanding the agreement to include countries that do not currently have diplomatic relations with Israel.
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