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News Belarusian leader Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un sign friendship deal in PyongyangAgreement covers agriculture, health care, business and other areas, with Minsk heralding a ‘new stage’ for ties
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a friendship and cooperation deal between their countries in Pyongyang on Thursday, according to Lukashenko’s press team. The agreement covers multiple areas like agriculture, education and health care, as well as business, science and exchanges between their information ministries, Minsk’s foreign minister announced on Wednesday. Lukashenko reportedly called the deal fundamental for the two states’ relationship, while Kim said the agreement will “guarantee the stable development of bilateral ties,” according to a readout from the Belarusian president’s press service. The two sides have not released the text of © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |