Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords as Trump pushes Mideast peace

Kazakhstan to Join Abraham Accords as Trump Advances Middle East Peace

Kazakhstan announced on Thursday that it will join the Abraham Accords, an agreement between Israel and primarily Muslim countries. This move is largely symbolic and aims to support US President Donald Trump's efforts to foster peace in the Middle East.

Unlike the four Arab states that formalized diplomatic relations with Israel through the original accords signed during Trump's first term, Kazakhstan has maintained diplomatic ties with Israel for decades.

With President Trump striving to strengthen a fragile ceasefire deal in Gaza, the US administration is seeking to broaden backing for a wider peace initiative.

Diplomatic Engagement with Central Asian Leaders

The announcement came as President Trump hosted Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev along with the leaders of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan at the White House.

Trump shared on his Truth Social platform, "He, Tokayev and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had held a great call."

Background on the Abraham Accords

Significance of Kazakhstan’s Participation

Kazakhstan’s inclusion highlights growing support for peaceful engagement in the region and showcases diplomatic ties beyond the Arab-Israeli paradigm.

"Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords in a largely symbolic move to boost President Trump's push for Middle East peace."

As Trump works to consolidate peace efforts in Gaza, expanding the coalition behind the Abraham Accords reflects an important step toward broader regional cooperation.

Author's summary: Kazakhstan’s decision to join the Abraham Accords marks a symbolic expansion of regional peace efforts, supporting President Trump’s broader strategy to stabilize the Middle East.

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AL-Monitor AL-Monitor — 2025-11-06

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