{"id":2595,"date":"2026-03-27T10:24:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=2595"},"modified":"2026-03-27T10:24:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:24:29","slug":"north-korea-and-belarus-signed-friendship-treaty-during-lukashenko-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=2595","title":{"rendered":"North Korea and Belarus signed \u201cFriendship\u201d Treaty During Lukashenko Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>PYONGYANG:<\/strong> North Korea and Belarus have formalized their partnership with the signing of a <strong>\u201cFriendship and Cooperation\u201d treaty<\/strong>, coinciding with the first-ever visit of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to Pyongyang. The ceremony, marked by artillery salutes, goose-stepping troops, and large crowds waving flags, underscored the two nations\u2019 intent to publicly demonstrate solidarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The agreement highlights growing cooperation between the two leaders, both of whom face Western sanctions and criticism over human rights practices. During the visit, Lukashenko laid a wreath at the <strong>Kumsusan Palace of the Sun<\/strong>, honoring the resting place of North Korea\u2019s past leaders, on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belarusian media reported that Lukashenko stressed the importance of \u201cindependent countries [cooperating] more closely to protect their sovereignty and improve the well-being of their citizens.\u201d Kim Jong Un reciprocated, pledging support for Belarus in resisting \u201cillegitimate pressure from the West\u201d and commending its efforts to maintain stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leaders also discussed expanding collaboration beyond military and diplomatic spheres. Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov cited potential trade growth in <strong>pharmaceuticals, food, and North Korean cosmetics<\/strong>, as well as broader cooperation in agriculture, information exchange, and economic initiatives, although current trade volumes remain limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Observers note that the treaty reflects the broader anti-Western alignment promoted by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, aimed at fostering a \u201cmultipolar world.\u201d Belarus and North Korea have both supported Russia\u2019s military operations in Ukraine, with Minsk serving as a strategic base and Pyongyang reportedly providing soldiers, artillery, missiles, and other support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts suggest the visit also serves to <strong>boost North Korea\u2019s diplomatic visibility<\/strong> and signal unity among nations challenging Western influence. Lee Ho-ryung of the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses commented, \u201cKim is likely using this occasion to elevate North Korea\u2019s diplomatic profile and reinforce solidarity among the so-called anti-Western bloc.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treaty solidifies the strategic, political, and economic alignment between two isolated nations under international sanctions, underscoring their commitment to strengthening mutual ties amid global tensions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PYONGYANG: North Korea and Belarus have formalized their partnership with the signing of a \u201cFriendship and Cooperation\u201d treaty, coinciding with the first-ever visit of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to Pyongyang.&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2596,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-world"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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