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

Two key supporters of Russia's war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang.

North Korea and Belarus sign friendship treaty on Lukashenko’s first visit

North Korea and Belarus’ strongmen leaders signed a “friendship and cooperation” treaty on Thursday after Kim Jong-un gave a lavish welcome to President Alexander Lukashenko on his maiden visit. Besides supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine - around 2,000 North Korean soldiers are thought to have died - both nations are under Western sanctions and are accused of gross human rights violations. The two men met last year in China. “In the modern realities of global transformation - at a time w...

By Agence France-Presse

Belarusian leader gifts gun to North Korea's Kim Jong Un

The Belarusian and North Korean leaders exchanged gifts as they met to sign a friendship treaty. Alexander #Lukashenko aims to strengthen ties with #Russia allies while normalizing his relationship with the #US.

By FRANCE24

North Korea, Belarus sign friendship treaty, KCNA says - The Straits Times

North Korea, Belarus sign friendship treaty, KCNA says  The Straits Times

North Korea, Belarus sign ‘friendship’ treaty during Lukashenko visit

North Korea and Belarus’s strongmen leaders signed a “friendship and cooperation” treaty after Kim Jong Un gave a lavish welcome to President Alexander Lukashenko on his maiden visit. Besides supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine — around 2,000 North Korean soldiers are thought to have died — both nations are under Western sanctions and are accused of gross human rights violations. The two men met last year in China. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korea’s Kim ...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

NK, Belarus leaders exchange assault rifle, gold coin at summit

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko presented North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with an assault rifle at their summit on Thursday. According to reports, Lukashenko gifted Kim an assault rifle at the summit in Pyongyang, saying “just in case enemies show up.” The rifle is said to be a VSK assault rifle manufactured in Belarus. In return, Kim gifted Lukashenko gold items and an ornate vase. Lukashenko visited Pyongyang on a two-day trip at Kim’s invitation. It was the Belarusian leader’s first

By The Korea Herald

Belarus’ Lukashenko gifts automatic rifle to North Korea’s Kim - Kuwait Times

Belarus’ Lukashenko gifts automatic rifle to North Korea’s Kim  Kuwait Times