Kazakhstan to Join Abraham Accords
Washington D.C. – The Government of Kazakhstan announced its plan to join the Abraham Accords, ahead of a meeting between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington.
President Trump confirmed the decision in a post on Truth Social, calling it “a major step forward in building bridges across the world.” He noted that a formal signing ceremony would take place soon to make the accession official.
New Member in the Abraham Accords
Kazakhstan will join the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, Israel, and the United States within the Abraham Accords framework. This addition marks a key diplomatic milestone as Kazakhstan becomes the first Central Asian country—and the only member outside the Middle East or North Africa besides the U.S.—to participate in the initiative.
The expansion indicates the Accords’ growing influence beyond their original regional and political scope, extending into Central Asia.
Significance of Kazakhstan's Inclusion
Kazakhstan’s participation sends a strong message from a Muslim-majority nation supporting peaceful normalization with Israel. By joining, Astana strengthens the Accords’ credibility in the Islamic world, showing that constructive relations with Israel can coexist with adherence to Islamic values and regional cooperation.
President Trump: “A major step forward in building bridges across the world.”
Author's summary: Kazakhstan’s accession to the Abraham Accords marks a historic expansion beyond the Middle East, highlighting growing diplomatic bridges between Israel and Central Asia's Muslim-majority nations.