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. This development is largely symbolic since Kazakhstan normalized diplomatic relations with Israel in 1992, shortly after its independence following the Soviet Union's collapse.
“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 a signing ceremony will be announced soon to formalize Kazakhstan’s accession. He emphasized that more countries are eager to join this alliance, describing it as a club of strength aimed at "uniting Countries for Stability and Growth — Real progress, real results."
“BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!”
Background on Kazakhstan and the Abraham Accords
- Kazakhstan established ties with Israel in 1992, soon after independence from the Soviet Union.
- Unlike Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan is not located in the Middle East.
Significance
While Kazakhstan’s inclusion is largely symbolic due to existing relations with Israel, it represents an important gesture expanding the Abraham Accords beyond the Middle East.
Author’s summary: Kazakhstan’s joining the Abraham Accords marks a symbolic expansion of the peace initiative beyond the Middle East, highlighting continued efforts toward global diplomatic cooperation.