President Trump has made it easier for countries that are close to Russia and China to build ties with the United States. Those countries are embracing the opportunity.

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President Trump has made it easier for countries that are close to Russia and China to build ties with the United States. Those countries are embracing the opportunity.

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The Central Asian country already has diplomatic relations with Israel, but the move appears to be a good-will gesture to President Trump.

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