North Korea, Belarus sign friendship treaty, KCNA says
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“The two countries signed agreements on cooperation in various sectors, including diplomacy, agriculture, education and public health, KCNA said.”
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“At a banquet, Kim said Lukashenko's visit to Pyongyang, the first state visit by a Belarusian president since the two countries established diplomatic relations, was meaningful for upgrading bilateral relations between the two countries, KCNA reported.”
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“Lukashenko told Kim that the bilateral relations 'are developing at a very fast pace' and the leadership of the two countries shared the same views on international affairs, KCNA said.”
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“The summit brought together two leaders both under international sanctions who have provided crucial backing for Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia's four-year war with Ukraine.”
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“North Korea sent some 14,000 soldiers to fight alongside Russian troops in Ukraine in 2024, according to South Korean, Ukrainian and Western sources.”
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“Lukashenko allowed Belarus to be used as a launchpad for Russia's February 2022 invasion and subsequently agreed to host Russian tactical nuclear missiles on its territory, which borders three members of the NATO alliance.”
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