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Belarus President Lukashenko visits North Korea and signs friendship treaty with Kim Jong Un

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko made his first official visit to North Korea, arriving in Pyongyang on March 25, 2026, for talks with leader Kim Jong Un. The two signed a Treaty on Friendship and Cooperation, formalizing ties in various fields. Both nations, under Western sanctions and supportive of Russia's war in Ukraine, aim to deepen their alliance amid shared geopolitical pressures.

  • North Korea sent troops to support Russia in Ukraine, with around 2,000 reportedly killed.
  • Lukashenko rules Belarus since 1994, often called Europe's last dictator.
  • Pyongyang's airport hosted a lavish welcome with military displays for the visit.
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