President Trump Announces Kazakhstan Joining Abraham Accords
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that Kazakhstan, the largest country in Central Asia, will join the Abraham Accords. This development is largely symbolic since Kazakhstan established diplomatic relations with Israel in 1992, soon after gaining independence following the Soviet Union's collapse.
“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.”
Trump also announced that a signing ceremony will be scheduled soon to formalize the agreement. He added there are many more countries interested in joining this alliance of strength, aiming to unite nations for stability and growth.
"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!”
Unlike other Abraham Accord members such as Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan is not located in the Middle East. Its inclusion highlights the expanding geographical reach of the peace agreements initiated under Trump’s administration.
Background of Kazakhstan-Israel Relations
- Kazakhstan established formal diplomatic ties with Israel in 1992.
- This was shortly after Kazakhstan declared independence post-Soviet Union dissolution.
- The Abraham Accords initially included Middle Eastern countries promoting peace and cooperation.
Kazakhstan's move to officially join the Abraham Accords strengthens international diplomatic efforts and shows a broadening interest in peace accords beyond the Middle East.
Author's Summary
Kazakhstan's inclusion in the Abraham Accords, announced by President Trump, symbolizes broader global interest in peace initiatives beyond the Middle East, reinforcing diplomatic ties built since 1992.