The channel, which is close to the press office of the Belarusian president, noted that Lukashenko and Kim Jong-un signed the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the Republic of Belarus and the DPRK on the second day of the Belarusian head of State’s visit to Pyongyang.

Previously, in talks with Kim Jong-un, Lukashenko had said that the document clearly and openly outlined the goals and principles of cooperation and defined the institutional framework for future mutually beneficial processes.

The president also stated that the friendly relations between Belarus and the DPRK, due to the progressive and comprehensive development, are now entering a fundamentally new stage.

He underscored that, despite the geographical distance, both peoples are united by patriotism, the preservation of historical memory, and a deep respect for the older generation.

KCNA informed that Kim Jong-un met with Lukashenko during a welcoming ceremony held at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang.

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