Kazakhstan Set to Join Abraham Accords, US Official Confirms

Kazakhstan, the largest country in Central Asia, is set to become the fourth nation to join the Abraham Accords, a significant development in the ongoing normalization of relations between Israel and Arab states. The expansion of the Accords, which were first signed in 2020, represents a major milestone in regional diplomacy, with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco already formalizing their agreements with Israel. Despite earlier efforts, Sudan’s participation has remained incomplete due to political instability, which has stalled the process of formalizing the agreement. U.S. officials, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, have confirmed that another country is set to join the initiative, further emphasizing the Accord’s growing influence and acceptance in the Middle East. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is expected to make the official announcement during a meeting with former President Donald Trump, who has expressed his support for the expansion of the Accords. Trump’s recent statements suggest that more nations may soon be joining the initiative, further signaling the strategic importance of the Abraham Accords in shaping the region’s geopolitical landscape. This latest development underscores the growing interest in regional stability and cooperation, signaling a potential shift in the Middle East’s diplomatic relations.