The Government of Kazakhstan announced on Thursday its intention to join the Abraham Accords, ahead of a planned meeting between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
President Trump confirmed the news in a message on Truth Social, describing Kazakhstan’s move as:
“A major step forward in building bridges across the world.”
He mentioned that an official signing ceremony will take place soon to formalize Kazakhstan’s accession.
By joining the Abraham Accords, Kazakhstan will become part of a diplomatic framework that already includes the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, Israel, and the United States.
This decision holds symbolic and strategic weight, as Kazakhstan becomes the first Central Asian country—and the only participant outside the Middle East or North Africa, apart from the United States—to take part in the initiative.
The expansion marks a new phase for the Accords, reinforcing their importance far beyond their initial regional and political boundaries, and underscoring Kazakhstan’s commitment to fostering peace and dialogue with Israel.
Kazakhstan’s plan to join the Abraham Accords strengthens its international role and expands regional diplomacy, bridging Central Asia and the Middle East through peaceful cooperation.