Kazakhstan is set to announce its participation in the Abraham Accords on Thursday, according to multiple U.S. media reports. This move, largely symbolic, comes as the Central Asian nation already maintains diplomatic relations with Israel, established in 1992 shortly after Kazakhstan’s independence from the Soviet Union. The announcement is expected to be made during Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to the White House, alongside U.S. President Donald Trump. Kazakhstan, a Muslim-majority country with a significant Orthodox Christian population, has historically maintained a muted approach to religion in public life, influenced by its Soviet legacy. The Abraham Accords, brokered during the Trump administration in 2020, initially normalized relations between Israel and four Arab nations—Morocco, Bahrain, the UAE, and Sudan—none of which had formal ties with Israel prior to the agreements. Kazakhstan’s inclusion marks the first instance of a country with pre-existing diplomatic relations with Israel joining the accords. While the U.S. has framed the accords as a historic breakthrough, critics, particularly advocates of the Palestinian cause, view them as a betrayal. The accords have also been seen as a strategic move to counter Iran and strengthen economic ties, particularly in technology. Kazakhstan and Israel already enjoy stable economic relations, making the impact of this decision uncertain.
Kazakhstan, which already has full ties with Israel, to join Abraham Accords: Report
