Kazakhstan Joins Abraham Accords
Kazakhstan has officially joined the Abraham Accords, becoming the first country to do so during President Donald Trump's second term. This marks a significant move toward normalizing relations with Israel.
Trump’s Announcement
President Trump announced the development on Truth Social:
“I just held a great call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, of Israel, and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is the first Country of my Second Term to join the Abraham Accords, the first of many.”
He described the event as “a major step forward in building bridges across the World” and highlighted growing momentum:
“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.”
Context and Related Events
- The announcement came hours before a summit in Washington hosted by Trump, featuring leaders from five Central Asian nations, including Kazakhstan.
- Before the summit, Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a working breakfast with Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, although no mention of Israel-related discussions was made by the State Department.
Summary
The entry of Kazakhstan into the Abraham Accords under President Trump's second term signifies an expanding coalition committed to peace and cooperation in the region.