Trump Announces Kazakhstan Joining Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Kazakhstan has agreed to formally join the Abraham Accords, the series of normalization agreements he brokered between Israel and Muslim-majority countries.
“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,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
He added,
“Today, more Nations are lining up to embrace Peace and Prosperity through my Abraham Accords. 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.”
Diplomatic Engagements
On the same day, Trump hosted Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and leaders of four other Central Asian countries at the White House for dinner.
Background on Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords are normalization agreements signed during Trump's first term between Israel and several Muslim-majority countries. Before Kazakhstan, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates had joined these peace agreements.
The specific implications of Kazakhstan’s membership in the Abraham Accords remain unclear.
Summary
Kazakhstan’s entry into the Abraham Accords marks a notable expansion of the peace initiative, emphasizing continued diplomatic efforts to foster stability and cooperation.