Kazakhstan to Join Abraham Accords in Symbolic Boost
Kazakhstan announced Thursday it will join the Abraham Accords, a symbolic step to support the initiative introduced during President Donald Trump's first term. The agreement originally involved Israel and several Arab and Muslim-majority countries.
Background on Diplomatic Relations
Kazakhstan has maintained diplomatic ties with Israel since 1992, shortly after gaining independence following the Soviet Union's collapse. Its inclusion in the Abraham Accords is primarily symbolic, as Kazakhstan is geographically distant from Israel compared to other member countries.
Other Abraham Accord Countries
- Bahrain
- Morocco
- Sudan
- United Arab Emirates
These nations established normalized relations with Israel through the accords.
Official Confirmation
The move was first confirmed to The Associated Press by three U.S. officials who preferred to remain anonymous, as the plans were not yet public.
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the Commonwealth of Independent States summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Summary: Kazakhstan's accession to the Abraham Accords serves as a symbolic endorsement of the peace initiative originally advanced under President Trump’s administration, despite existing diplomatic ties with Israel since 1992.