Kazakhstan to Join Abraham Accords
Kazakhstan announced Thursday it will join the Abraham Accords, the agreement between Israel and mainly Muslim nations, in a largely symbolic effort to support US President Donald Trump's push for Middle East peace.
Background and Significance
The Central Asian republic has maintained diplomatic relations with Israel for decades, unlike the original four Arab states that normalized ties under the Abraham Accords during Trump’s first term. With Trump working to strengthen a fragile Gaza ceasefire, the US is seeking broader backing for a wider peace initiative.
Diplomatic Context
The announcement coincides with Trump hosting Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev along with the leaders of other Central Asian countries: Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan.
Trump shared on his Truth Social platform, “He, Tokayev and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a great call.”
Author’s Summary
Kazakhstan’s accession to the Abraham Accords marks a symbolic but important step in expanding US-led Middle East peace efforts amid fragile ceasefire negotiations.