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

BBC News - World DiplomaticNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete March 27, 2026 at 04:14 AM

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a rifle and signed a friendship treaty in Pyongyang, strengthening cooperation between the two nations. The agreement aims to counter Western pressure and enhance collaboration across various sectors, including agriculture, information, and public health. Both leaders emphasized the importance of protecting sovereignty amid perceived violations of international law. Kim reciprocated with a sword and a vase featuring Lukashenko's portrait. Both Belarus and North Korea, facing Western sanctions for human rights abuses, support Russia's war in Ukraine, with North Korea reportedly supplying soldiers to the conflict. The treaty is intended to further stabilize bilateral relations between the two countries.

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Kim said "Pyongyang will always be with Moscow".

quote — Kim Jong Un100% confidence

North Korea and Belarus are heavily-sanctioned by the West.

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Lukashenko joked to Kim that he brought him an automatic rifle "just in case enemies appear".

quote — Lukashenko100% confidence

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with a rifle.

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Pyongyang has been supplying soldiers to Russia's campaign.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Belta ×240% KCNA ×240% Vladimir Putin 50% West ×250% Pyongyang ×360% Ukraine ×460% Russia ×470% North Korea ×580% Belarus ×680% Kim Jong Un ×690% Alexander Lukashenko ×790%

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friendship treaty 90% belarus 80% north korea 80% russia's war in ukraine 70% alexander lukashenko 70% kim jong un 70% sanctions 60% arms deal 60% international law 50%

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Belarus

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