WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has announced that Kazakhstan is preparing to join the Abraham Accords, an initiative aimed at normalizing relations between Israel and Muslim-majority countries.
Trump shared on Truth Social that he had a discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, confirming that a formal signing ceremony will be held soon.
“We will soon announce a signing ceremony to make it official. Many more countries are eager to join this club of strength,” Trump said.
According to the Kazakh government, negotiations are in their final phase. Officials described the move as a “natural continuation” of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy, focused on dialogue, respect, and regional stability.
During a meeting at the White House, Trump hosted Tokayev and leaders from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, underscoring Washington’s renewed efforts to strengthen influence in Central Asia, a region historically influenced by Russia and China.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff also confirmed he would return to Washington for the official announcement, reinforcing reports by Axios that Kazakhstan would be the next nation to join.
The United States hopes Kazakhstan’s participation will revive momentum for the Abraham Accords, which have seen limited expansion during the Gaza conflict.
Initially brokered under Trump’s first term, the Abraham Accords led to normalization between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and later Morocco. Trump has since expressed optimism that Saudi Arabia could also join the agreement, though Riyadh insists on progress toward a Palestinian state before taking such a step.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to visit Washington on November 18, as regional diplomacy continues to evolve.
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