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Kim Jong-un Hosts Belarus Leader Lukashenko, Signs Friendship Treaty

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hosted Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko for a two-day official visit in Pyongyang. The leaders held summit talks and signed a treaty on comprehensive friendship and cooperation, along with several other agreements. Both countries, which are allies of Russia, expressed confidence that their cooperative ties would expand to meet their peoples' interests. Lukashenko's visit included a welcoming ceremony and paying respects at a monument honoring Soviet soldiers.

Key Points: North Korea, Belarus Summit: Kim, Lukashenko Sign Treaty

  • Summit held in Pyongyang
  • Treaty on friendship & cooperation signed
  • Agreements on agriculture, health, diplomacy
  • Both nations support Russia in Ukraine war
  • Lukashenko laid wreath at Liberation Tower
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North Korea, Belarus hold summit, sign friendship treaty: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko hold summit, upgrade ties, and sign cooperation agreements in Pyongyang.

"bilateral ties... were upgraded to a 'new stage' - Alexander Lukashenko"

Seoul, March 27

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held summit talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang and signed a treaty on friendship and cooperation, the North's state media reported Friday.

Lukashenko, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, had made a two-day official visit to North Korea at the invitation of Kim, and reportedly said bilateral ties between Pyongyang and Minsk were upgraded to a "new stage."

Kim and Lukashenko also signed a number of agreements on diplomacy, agriculture, public health and other areas, according to the North's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

The leaders expressed satisfaction and confidence that their cooperative ties will expand and develop in a way that meets the interests of their people, the KCNA said, Yonhap news agency reported.

Earlier on March 26, Kim Jong-un had welcomed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang, as the Belarusian leader made his first official visit to the North.

A ceremony to welcome Lukashenko took place at Kim Il Sung Square on Wednesday as he arrived in Pyongyang by his private plane for a two-day visit at the invitation of the North's leader, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

Both North Korea and Belarus have supported Russia in its invasion against Ukraine, with Pyongyang sending troops and weapons and Minsk allowing Moscow to use its territory for the invasion.

Accompanied by Kim, Lukashenko also laid a wreath at the Liberation Tower in Pyongyang that honors former Soviet Union soldiers who the North claimed were killed while helping liberate Korea from Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule. The two leaders had observed a moment of silence to honour the fallen soldiers.

For the trip, Lukashenko was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko and ministers of foreign affairs, public health, education and industry.

- IANS

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Priya S
All these treaties and summits look grand, but what about the people? The report mentions "interests of their people," but in both countries, ordinary citizens face so many hardships. I hope any cooperation actually trickles down to improve lives, not just strengthen the leaders.
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Rohit P
The wreath-laying at the Liberation Tower is a powerful symbolic gesture, tying their alliance to a shared historical narrative against colonialism. It's a smart move to legitimize their current partnership. The world order is definitely shifting.
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Sarah B
As someone living in India, the mention of agriculture and public health agreements caught my eye. If they are sharing knowledge, I wonder if there's any tech or methods that could be relevant for our farmers or our public health challenges? Maybe our experts should take note.
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Vikram M
Frankly, it's concerning. Both are regimes with questionable human rights records, and both are actively supporting a war of aggression. This isn't just a friendship treaty; it's consolidation of an anti-Western bloc that thrives on instability. India must be very careful in navigating this.
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Karthik V
Geopolitics is like a game of chess. Small pieces moving together can checkmate a bigger piece. Minsk and Pyongyang are not major powers alone, but with Moscow's backing, they become significant pawns. The West will not like this one bit. Interesting times ahead.

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