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Posted on March 25, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosted Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang on March 26, featuring ceremonial honors and symbolic gestures, as the two allies of Russia strengthen ties amid escalating East-West tensions.
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.
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)
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited North Korea and was welcomed by Kim Jong Un.
Lukashenko received a 21-gun salute, flag waving by citizens and school children, and a march-past by North Korea's honor guard.
Yes, Lukashenko visited the Kumsusan mausoleum and laid a bouquet from Vladimir Putin and a flower basket in his own name.
KCNA did not report any talks between Kim Jong Un and Lukashenko during this visit.
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