Trump confirms Kazakhstan’s entry into Abraham Accords
More countries expected to join normalisation pacts, says POTUS
DUBAI – Kazakhstan has agreed in principle to join the Abraham Accords, becoming the first country to do so during US President Donald Trump’s second term, according to the Kazinform News Agency.
Trump announced the development after a phone call between Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Describing the move as “a major step forward in building bridges across the world,” Trump said a formal signing ceremony will be held soon. He added, “Kazakhstan is the first country of my second term to join the Abraham Accords, the first of many.”
The announcement coincided with Tokayev’s official visit to Washington, DC, where the Kazakh leader met Trump and senior US officials. According to the Akorda presidential press service, 30 bilateral agreements worth about US$17.2 billion were signed with the support of Kazakh Invest. Trump reaffirmed America’s commitment to strengthening its comprehensive strategic partnership with Kazakhstan.
Later that evening, Trump hosted Tokayev and four other Central Asian leaders at the White House for a dinner meeting.
Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords, first launched during Trump’s initial term, brought Israel into normalisation agreements with four Muslim-majority nations – Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan and the United Arab Emirates. Kazakhstan, which has maintained diplomatic ties with Israel since 1992, becomes the latest to join the framework.
Vice President JD Vance said the decision “gives great momentum to the Abraham Accords,” while Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted the move would bring “special and unique economic development opportunities” between Kazakhstan and Israel.
Trump hinted that more nations, including Saudi Arabia and Syria, could follow soon, saying several leaders were “lining up to embrace peace and prosperity.”