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Belarus Moves to Boost Relations with N. Korea
(MENAFN) Belarus has revealed its intention to establish a diplomatic mission in North Korea following high-level discussions between President Alexander Lukashenko and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang. During the visit, both sides formalized their growing relationship by signing a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, aimed at strengthening coordination amid what they described as a period of “global transformation.”
Addressing reporters on Friday, Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhenkov indicated that the two nations are also working to accelerate arrangements that would allow visa-free travel for their citizens.
The talks, which took place in Pyongyang on Thursday, also included an invitation from Lukashenko for Kim to visit Belarus in the future.
As part of the diplomatic exchange, the two leaders presented each other with gifts. Lukashenko gave Kim a Belarusian-produced AK-style assault rifle, joking, “Just in case enemies crop up,” as he handed it over.
Lukashenko emphasized that relations between the two countries are entering a “whole new stage,” highlighting that this development comes at a time when major global powers “are openly ignoring and violating international law.”
He further stressed the importance of cooperation among sovereign states, stating that “independent nations need to cooperate more closely [and] coordinate efforts to defend their sovereignty.”
Belarus remains a close partner of Russia, with the two countries linked through the Union State framework, which promotes political, economic, and security integration.
Additionally, Russia and North Korea are connected through a 2024 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty that includes a mutual defense provision, requiring both sides to “provide military and other assistance with all means at its disposal without delay” if either is attacked.
According to reports, North Korea previously deployed troops to Russia’s Kursk Region to assist in countering a major Ukrainian offensive.
Addressing reporters on Friday, Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhenkov indicated that the two nations are also working to accelerate arrangements that would allow visa-free travel for their citizens.
The talks, which took place in Pyongyang on Thursday, also included an invitation from Lukashenko for Kim to visit Belarus in the future.
As part of the diplomatic exchange, the two leaders presented each other with gifts. Lukashenko gave Kim a Belarusian-produced AK-style assault rifle, joking, “Just in case enemies crop up,” as he handed it over.
Lukashenko emphasized that relations between the two countries are entering a “whole new stage,” highlighting that this development comes at a time when major global powers “are openly ignoring and violating international law.”
He further stressed the importance of cooperation among sovereign states, stating that “independent nations need to cooperate more closely [and] coordinate efforts to defend their sovereignty.”
Belarus remains a close partner of Russia, with the two countries linked through the Union State framework, which promotes political, economic, and security integration.
Additionally, Russia and North Korea are connected through a 2024 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty that includes a mutual defense provision, requiring both sides to “provide military and other assistance with all means at its disposal without delay” if either is attacked.
According to reports, North Korea previously deployed troops to Russia’s Kursk Region to assist in countering a major Ukrainian offensive.
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