What was agreed at the New York meeting
US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held a trilateral meeting in New York. They decided to raise existing diplomatic offices to the level of full embassies and to name ambassadors. The move is intended to strengthen bilateral relations and to advance the Abraham Accords framework. The three officials reached these points during their session on 17 September 2026.
Planned economic agreements
The two countries aim to conclude treaties on investment protection and the avoidance of double taxation before the end of 2026. These accords are expected to support higher levels of trade and mutual investment. High-level reciprocal visits are also scheduled in the coming months to keep momentum on the economic side.
Bilateral follow-up meeting
Ministers Saar and Bourita were due to hold a separate bilateral session on Wednesday to continue the discussions started in the trilateral format and to prepare the next concrete steps.
Context within the Abraham Accords
Morocco is the fourth country, after the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan, to normalise relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords process. The current steps build on that earlier diplomatic opening and extend it with full embassy status.
Frequently asked questions
When will the embassies open?
No exact opening date has been announced. The agreement focuses on the upgrade of existing missions and the appointment of ambassadors rather than a fixed calendar.
What economic deals are under discussion?
Negotiations cover an investment protection treaty and an agreement to prevent double taxation, both targeted for completion by the end of 2026.
Which other countries have joined the Abraham Accords?
The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan have already normalised relations with Israel under the same framework.
