The administration of United States President Donald Trump is in talks with Azerbaijan and several Central Asian countries about joining the Abraham Accords, a diplomatic initiative aimed at strengthening ties with Israel. While these nations already maintain relations with Israel, expanding the accords would serve as a symbolic gesture to deepen cooperation in areas such as trade and military partnerships.

The discussions with Azerbaijan are reportedly more advanced than those with Central Asian countries, but significant obstacles remain, including the unresolved conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Trump officials have indicated that a peace agreement between these two countries is a prerequisite for Azerbaijan's inclusion in the accords.

The ongoing war in Gaza and rising tensions in the region have complicated efforts to expand the Abraham Accords, as some Arab nations insist on progress toward Palestinian statehood before normalizing relations with Israel. Despite these challenges, Trump officials remain optimistic that a deal with Azerbaijan could be reached soon, potentially within months or even weeks.