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 established diplomatic ties with Israel in 1992, shortly after gaining independence following the Soviet Union's dissolution.
“I just held a great call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, of Israel, and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, of Kazakhstan," Trump wrote. "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."
Trump added that a signing ceremony will be announced soon to formalize Kazakhstan's participation. He emphasized ongoing efforts to unite more countries under this initiative, highlighting the potential for increased stability and growth worldwide.
"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!”
Context and Significance
- Kazakhstan has maintained diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992.
- Unlike the other Abraham Accord members—Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates—Kazakhstan is not located in the Middle East.
- The accession is viewed primarily as symbolic but signals continued expansion of the Abraham Accords beyond the Middle East.
President Trump highlights this as a milestone in his efforts to foster international peace and prosperity through the Abraham Accords.