The Government of Kazakhstan announced its intention to join the Abraham Accords on Thursday, ahead of a planned meeting between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington.
President Trump confirmed the development in a post on Truth Social, calling Kazakhstan’s decision “a major step forward in building bridges across the world.” He also noted that a formal signing ceremony would be held soon to finalize the accession.
By joining the Accords, Kazakhstan will become part of a group including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, Israel, and the United States. This marks a diplomatic first for Kazakhstan as the initial Central Asian member and the only participant outside the Middle East or North Africa besides the United States.
This move expands the Abraham Accords' influence into Central Asia, demonstrating their growing importance beyond their original regional and political scope.
Kazakhstan’s accession stands as a strong message from a Muslim-majority nation endorsing peaceful normalization with Israel.
Author's summary: Kazakhstan's decision to join the Abraham Accords marks a historic expansion of the agreement into Central Asia, signaling increased diplomatic ties and regional peace efforts.
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