Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un sign friendship treaty in Pyongyang
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a friendship and cooperation treaty during Lukashenko's two-day official visit to Pyongyang, marking a new phase in bilateral relations.
- The two countries also agreed on cooperation in education, healthcare, agriculture, and other sectors, emphasizing the need for independent nations to unite against global powers violating international law.
- Kim expressed full support for Belarus and condemned Western pressure, while both leaders exchanged symbolic gifts, including a sword and a Belarusian assault rifle.
- Both Belarus and North Korea have aligned closely with Russia, supporting Moscow’s actions in Ukraine through military and logistical means.
- Lukashenko and Kim previously met in September 2025 in Beijing, highlighting ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two leaders.
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