Washington(The COW News Digital)Kazakhstan has formally joined the Abraham Accords, U.S. President Donald Trump announced during a high-level meeting at the White House with leaders from Central Asian states. The announcement marks the first country to join the accords during Trump’s second term in office, signaling what the administration views as renewed momentum in regional diplomatic realignments.
According to the White House, the meeting included detailed discussions on regional security, economic cooperation, and global stability. Kazakhstan’s President was present during the session, where Trump publicly confirmed the country’s accession to the accords, which aim to normalize relations between Israel and Muslim-majority nations.
Speaking to reporters, President Trump hailed Kazakhstan as a “remarkable nation with talented leadership” and described the decision as “a significant step toward peace, cooperation, and prosperity across multiple regions.” He added that the development reinforces the original vision of the Abraham Accords, which seeks to expand diplomatic, cultural, and economic collaboration in the Middle East, Central Asia, and beyond.
Trump also suggested that more countries are likely to join the accords in the coming months. “This is just the beginning. We will soon see additional announcements that reflect a growing desire among nations to pursue peace and build partnerships that benefit their people,” he said.
The announcement came one day after U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff hinted that a new nation was prepared to join the framework aimed at normalizing relations between Israel and Muslim-majority states.
The Abraham Accords were originally brokered during Trump’s first presidential term, leading to historic normalization agreements between Israel and four Muslim-majority nations: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. The agreements opened direct diplomatic relations, commercial cooperation, tourism channels, and security dialogues between the participating states.
Kazakhstan’s decision signals a significant geopolitical move, reflecting both its strategic foreign policy balancing and interest in enhancing international partnerships. As a Muslim-majority nation with longstanding ties to both Russia and China, Kazakhstan’s entry into the accords is expected to influence diplomatic conversations across Central Asia.
Analysts note that the decision may impact broader regional diplomacy, particularly in the context of shifting alliances and renewed discussions on security cooperation and economic integration. The coming weeks will likely offer more insight into what practical steps follow Kazakhstan’s formal inclusion in the agreements.
