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.
“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.”
He added that a signing ceremony will be announced soon and hinted at more countries wanting to join:
“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!”
Background on Kazakhstan and Israel Relations
The move is considered largely symbolic because Kazakhstan has maintained diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992, shortly after the country gained independence following the breakup of the Soviet Union.
Unlike other Abraham Accord members such as Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan is not located in the Middle East, making its inclusion unique.
Significance of the Announcement
- Kazakhstan is the first nation to join the Abraham Accords during President Trump’s second term.
- The addition marks a step toward broadening peace efforts beyond the Middle East.
- It reflects ongoing momentum in uniting countries for stability and growth through diplomacy.
This latest development highlights an expanding vision for peace and cooperation across diverse regions.
Summary: President Trump announced Kazakhstan's accession to the Abraham Accords, symbolizing progress in expanding peace beyond the Middle East and reinforcing global diplomacy efforts.