Trump Announces Kazakhstan Joining Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that Kazakhstan has agreed to join the Abraham Accords, the series of normalization agreements he helped establish between Israel and Muslim-majority countries.
" 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." — Donald Trump, Truth Social
Trump added that more nations are seeking to join this "club of strength" and that a signing ceremony will soon be announced to formalize Kazakhstan's entry.
"Today, more Nations are lining up to embrace Peace and Prosperity through my Abraham Accords. 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." — Donald Trump
Diplomatic Engagement with Central Asia
On the same day, Trump hosted Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and leaders from four other Central Asian countries at the White House for dinner.
Background on the Abraham Accords
- The Abraham Accords are peace agreements initiated during Trump's first term.
- Before Kazakhstan joined, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates had signed the accords.
- The exact implications of Kazakhstan joining remain unclear.
Author's summary: Kazakhstan's agreement to join the Abraham Accords marks a significant expansion of diplomatic ties in the region, as President Trump emphasizes growing international support for peace and stability.