Kazakhstan to Join Abraham Accords as Trump Advances Mideast Peace
Kazakhstan announced on Thursday its decision to join the Abraham Accords, a step viewed as largely symbolic but aligned with US President Donald Trump’s renewed efforts to promote peace in the Middle East.
The Central Asian nation has maintained diplomatic relations with Israel for decades, distinguishing it from the four Arab countries that formalized ties with Israel under the original Abraham Accords during Trump’s first term.
As Trump works to reinforce the fragile Gaza ceasefire agreement, Washington seeks broader international backing for an expanded peace framework.
Diplomatic Momentum
The announcement coincided with President Trump hosting Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the leaders of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan at the White House. The gathering underscored Washington’s focus on deepening its engagement with Central Asia amid regional and global shifts.
Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that he, Tokayev, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had held a “great call.”
Background on the Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords, first signed in Trump’s initial term, marked historic normalization agreements between Israel and four Arab states. Kazakhstan’s accession expands the reach of the accords beyond the Middle East, signaling growing support for US-brokered peace initiatives.
Author’s Summary
Kazakhstan’s decision to join the Abraham Accords adds symbolic yet strategic support to President Trump’s ongoing Middle East peace initiative while deepening US-Central Asia relations.