Trump Announces Kazakhstan Joining Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Kazakhstan has agreed to formally join the Abraham Accords, a series of normalization agreements between Israel and Muslim-majority countries brokered during his administration.
"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," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
He added that more countries are seeking to join the agreement, saying:
"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."
Diplomatic Engagements
Later on Thursday evening, Trump hosted Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and leaders from four other Central Asian nations at the White House for dinner.
Background on Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords originally consisted of normalization agreements signed between Israel and several Muslim-majority countries during Trump's first term, including:
- Bahrain
- Morocco
- Sudan
- United Arab Emirates
Details of the impact of Kazakhstan's inclusion have not yet been specified.
Author's Summary
Kazakhstan's formal entry into the Abraham Accords marks a significant expansion of these Middle East peace agreements, with more nations expected to join and promote regional stability.