North Korea's Kim Jong Un welcomed Belarus President Lukashenko to Pyongyang, KCNA says

RiddleMaster · 2026-03-26T05:04:58+00:00

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosted Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang, highlighting their alliance with Russia. Lukashenko paid respects to former leaders and received a warm welcome, including a 21-gun salute. No discussions were reported.

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2026-03-26 05:04:58

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SEOUL, March 26 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomed Belarusian President Alexander ‌Lukashenko to Pyongyang on Wednesday, North Korean state media KCNA said on Thursday, touting ties between the two close allies ⁠of Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

When Lukashenko visited Pyongyang’s Kumsusan mausoleum to pay respects to former North Korean leaders, he laid a bouquet sent by Putin in addition to a flower basket under his ‌own ⁠name, KCNA said.

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Lukashenko and his delegation were welcomed by Kim with a 21-gun salute, Pyongyang citizens and ⁠school children waving the flags of both countries, and a march-past of ⁠the North Korean army’s honor guard, KCNA said.

KCNA did ⁠not yet describe any talks between the leaders.

Reporting by Joyce Lee; Editing by Chris Reese

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