Lukashenko arrives in North Korea’s capital for talks with Kim Jong Un
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Pyongyang for an official visit to hold talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, highlighting the strengthening ties between the two countries.
- Lukashenko was warmly welcomed with ceremonies including laying flowers at a Soviet war memorial and visiting a mausoleum of North Korea’s founding leaders, emphasizing shared historical connections.
- Both leaders are close allies of Russia, with Lukashenko supporting Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and Kim providing military aid to Russia, reflecting their mutual opposition to the United States.
- Kim Jong Un recently condemned U.S. actions as global “state terrorism” and called for increased resistance against Washington, signaling North Korea’s intent to expand its international alliances against Western influence.
- During the visit, Belarus and North Korea are expected to sign a friendship and cooperation treaty, further formalizing their bilateral relationship following previous high-level exchanges.
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