Belarus' Lukashenko gifts automatic rifle to North Korea's KimThis frame grab taken from video footage posted on the Telegram account pul_1 and received via AFPTV on March 26, 2026 shows Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko (R) watching as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un holds a rifle gifted to him by Lukashenko in Pyongyang. (Photo: AFP)SEOUL - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko gifted Kim Jong Un an automatic rifle during his maiden visit to Pyongyang, joking that the North Korean leader may need it "in case enemies appear", state media said Thursday. Video footage released by Belarusian state media showed Lukashenko presenting Kim with what appeared to be an automatic rifle, prompting Kim to respond with a mock reloading gesture and say "thank you". In addition to the friendship and cooperation treaty, the two sides agreed to expand cooperation across sectors ranging from agriculture to information, Belarusian state media said. The visit was wrapped up with Kim personally accompanying Lukashenko to the airport for a "warm farewell", it added.

Source: Bangkok Post March 26, 2026 15:11 UTC