Trump Announces Kazakhstan Joins the Abraham Accords
United States President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Kazakhstan has agreed to join the Abraham Accords. This marks the first expansion of the Middle East peace framework during his second term in office.
While largely symbolic given Kazakhstan’s existing relations with Israel, the move highlights the Trump administration’s renewed efforts to expand normalization between Israel and Muslim-majority countries.
“Kazakhstan is the first country of my Second Term to join the Abraham Accords, the first of many,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “This is a major step forward in building bridges across the world.”
He added, “Many more countries are lining up to embrace peace and prosperity through my Abraham Accords. This is real progress, real results.”
The announcement came just hours before President Trump hosted Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and four other Central Asian leaders for a dinner at the White House. This event was part of a larger diplomatic push to boost U.S. influence in Central Asia amid growing presence from China and Russia.
Background on the Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords, initiated in 2020 during Trump’s first term, created diplomatic and economic ties between Israel and several Arab or Muslim-majority countries, including:
- United Arab Emirates
- Bahrain
- Morocco
- Sudan
Significance
This expansion to include Kazakhstan reflects ongoing efforts to broaden peace and cooperation beyond the initial signatories in the Middle East.
Upcoming Developments
A formal signing ceremony for Kazakhstan’s accession to the Accords is expected in the near future.
Author’s summary: Kazakhstan's entry into the Abraham Accords marks renewed momentum in expanding peaceful ties and U.S. diplomatic influence across Muslim-majority nations.