President Trump Announces Kazakhstan Joining the Abraham Accords
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that Kazakhstan, the largest country in Central Asia, will join the Abraham Accords. The move is largely symbolic since Kazakhstan established diplomatic relations with Israel in 1992, soon after gaining independence following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
“I just held a great call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, of Israel, and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is the first country of my second term to join the Abraham Accords, the first of many. This is a major step forward in building bridges across the world. Today, more nations are lining up to embrace peace and prosperity through my Abraham Accords.”
President Trump also stated:
“We will soon announce a Signing Ceremony to make it official, and there are many more countries trying to join this club of strength. So much more to come in uniting countries for stability and growth — real progress, real results. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!”
Background on Kazakhstan’s Relations with Israel and the Abraham Accords
- Kazakhstan normalized its ties with Israel shortly after the Soviet Union collapsed in 1992.
- Unlike other Abraham Accords signatories—Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates—Kazakhstan is not a Middle Eastern country.
- The announcement highlights efforts to expand peace and diplomatic cooperation beyond the traditional Middle East region.
This development is viewed primarily as a symbolic gesture to encourage further international cooperation and peace.
Author’s Summary
Kazakhstan’s addition to the Abraham Accords, while symbolic, marks a notable effort to broaden global peace initiatives beyond the Middle East under President Trump’s leadership.