The supreme leader of the Democratic People\u2019s Republic of Korea\n(DPRK), Kim Jong Un, personally welcomed the arrival of Belarusian\nPresident Aleksandr Lukashenko in a magnificent state ceremony at Kim Il\nSung Square, Pyongyang, on Wednesday (25\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n
This official visit fulfils a direct invitation from Kim Jong Un to\nstrengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. The square was\nlively with rows of national flags from both nations fluttering, as well\nas the presence of an honour guard and the Korean People\u2019s Army (KPA)\ncavalry honour guard.<\/p>\n
The ceremony began when the limousine carrying President Lukashenko\narrived at the location, accompanied by welcoming music. Kim Jong Un\nwarmly greeted Lukashenko\u2019s arrival and introduced him to the elite\nmembers of the Party and North Korean government officials present.<\/p>\n
Several high-ranking officials accompanying Kim Jong Un included Jo\nYong Won (Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People\u2019s\nAssembly), Choe Son Hui (Foreign Minister), and Kim Tok Hun (First Vice\nPremier of the Cabinet).<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Belarusian delegation present included Deputy Prime\nMinister Yuri Shuleiko, as well as ministers from the sectors of Foreign\nAffairs, Health, Education, and Industry.<\/p>\n
The climax of the ceremony was marked by the playing of both\ncountries\u2019 national anthems, accompanied by a 21-gun salute as the\nhighest form of honour. In the procession, President Lukashenko,\naccompanied by Kim Jong Un, inspected the KPA honour guard, followed by\na military parade.<\/p>\n
Thousands of Pyongyang residents and students filled the square area.\nThey were seen waving the national flags of both countries and carrying\nflower arrangements as a sign of hospitality towards the state\nguest.<\/p>\n
At the end of the welcoming procession, President Aleksandr\nLukashenko expressed deep appreciation to the North Korean government\nand people.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlexandr Lukashenko expressed sincere thanks to the DPRK government\nand people for this genuine hospitality,\u201d the official report\nstated.<\/p>\n
This visit marks a new chapter in diplomacy between Pyongyang and\nMinsk, which is expected to open further opportunities for cooperation\nin various strategic sectors involving relevant ministries from both\nsides. (KCNA\/Z-2)<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kim-jong-un-welcomes-belarusian-president-aleksandr-lukashenko-in-pyongyang-1774500690", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }