Lukashenko greeted by Kim Jong-un on Belarus leader’s first visit to North Korea

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 26, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Lukashenko greeted by Kim Jong-un on Belarus leader’s first visit to North Korea
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived in North Korea for his first visit, where he was greeted by Kim Jong-un. The visit, reported by the Korean Central News Agency, included a welcoming ceremony at Kim Il-sung Square and a visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun. Lukashenko also laid a bouquet on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both Belarus and North Korea have been providing support to Russia in its war in Ukraine. North Korea has allegedly sent troops and weapons, while Belarus served as a launchpad for Russia's invasion in 2022.

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Lukashenko laid a bouquet on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Lukashenko visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun.

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A ceremony welcoming Lukashenko took place on Kim Il-sung Square.

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Alexander Lukashenko visited North Korea for the first time.

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Both Belarus and North Korea have provided Moscow with help in its war in Ukraine.

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lukashenko 90% kim jong-un 90% belarus 80% north korea 80% ukraine war 70% visit 70% military aid 60% russia 60% international relations 50%

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