Trump: Kazakhstan Joins The Abraham Accords
United States President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Kazakhstan has agreed to join the Abraham Accords, marking the first expansion of this Middle East peace initiative during his second term. Although largely symbolic due to Kazakhstan’s existing relations with Israel, the decision underscores a renewed effort by the Trump administration to deepen normalization between Israel and Muslim-majority nations.
“Kazakhstan is the first country of my Second Term to join the Abraham Accords, the first of many,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “This is a major step forward in building bridges across the world.”
He noted that a formal signing ceremony will take place soon, adding:
“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 Trump hosted Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and four other Central Asian leaders for a dinner at the White House. The meeting is part of a broader diplomatic initiative to strengthen U.S. engagement in Central Asia amid the widening influence of China and Russia.
Background on the Abraham Accords
Launched in 2020 during Trump’s first term, the Abraham Accords established diplomatic and economic relations between Israel and several Arab or Muslim-majority states, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.
Author’s Summary
Kazakhstan’s inclusion in the Abraham Accords marks a symbolic yet significant expansion of Trump’s peace initiative, reflecting his push for broader global normalization efforts.