North Korea’s Kim meets Lukashenko, slams ‘pressure on Belarus from West’

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 26, 2026 at 01:12 PM

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Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea's Kim as they sign friendship treaty

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a friendship treaty in Pyongyang on Thursday, marking what they called a new stage in bilateral relations. The agreement aims to deepen ties between the two nations, both allies of Russia. Kim and Lukashenko expressed shared views on international issues, with Kim criticizing Western pressure on Belarus. Lukashenko's visit, which included a lavish welcome, underscores the growing cooperation between North Korea and Belarus, both of which have supported Russia's war in Ukraine. Belarus has allowed Russia to use its territory for military purposes, while North Korea has reportedly supplied Russia with ammunition.

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Lukashenko has agreed to allow Russian tactical nuclear missiles on its territory.

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Belarus allowed Belarus to be used as a launchpad for Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

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Kim said their two countries shared positions on many issues and oppose undue pressure on Belarus from the West.

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Lukashenko told Kim that relations between their countries were entering a “fundamentally new stage”.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko have signed a friendship treaty.

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Kim Il Sung 30% Kursk 30% Belta ×240% NATO 50% Ukraine ×260% Russia ×370% Vladimir Putin ×270% Pyongyang ×270% Belarus ×480% North Korea ×380% Kim Jong Un ×390% Alexander Lukashenko ×590%

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international relations 90% friendship treaty 80% geopolitics 70% russia-ukraine war 70% western pressure 60% sovereignty 50% global transformation 40%