{"id":13713,"date":"2026-03-26T15:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=13713"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:27:00","slug":"lukashenko-podaruvav-kim-chen-ynu-avtomat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/world\/lukashenko-podaruvav-kim-chen-ynu-avtomat\/","title":{"rendered":"Lukashenko presents Kim Jong-un with an assault rifle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Alexander Lukashenko<\/strong> at a meeting with the leader of the DPRK <strong>Kim Jong-un<\/strong> handed him an assault rifle, alcohol, food and souvenirs. The gifts were accompanied by comments on their quality and purpose.<\/p>\n<h2>Gifts from Lukashenko<\/h2>\n<p>During his official visit to North Korea, Alexander Lukashenko conveyed to Kim Jong-un <strong>VSK vending machine, vodka and a selection of Belarusian products<\/strong>. Among the presents were cinnamon rolls, chocolate, marshmallows, black bread, cheese, dairy products, honey and jam.<\/p>\n<p>When presenting the machine gun, Lukashenko said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cA soldier will always need small arms,\u201d adding that it is \u201cjust in case enemies appear\u201d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The DPRK leader became interested in the machine gun, examined it and tried to reload it.<\/p>\n<p>While handing over the alcohol, Lukashenko noted that this vodka \u201cis not sold in stores\u201d and called it \u201cthe best in the world\u201d. Among the products, he singled out cheese and dairy products, emphasising their modernity.<\/p>\n<h2>Symbolic souvenirs and Kim Jong-un's response<\/h2>\n<p>Lukashenko also presented a servant's belt, calling it a Belarusian shrine, as well as linen napkins. He gave Kim Jong-un's wife a jewellery bouquet of golden cornflowers, a symbol of Belarus, and his daughter an artistic box.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Kim Jong-un presented Lukashenko with a saber, a decorative vase with his image, and a souvenir gold coin.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion of a cooperation agreement<\/h2>\n<p>During the visit, the parties signed an agreement on \u201cfriendship and cooperation\u201d between Belarus and North Korea. Minsk stated that the document defines the goals and principles of cooperation between the two states in the framework of future \u201cmutually beneficial processes\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2>Context.<\/h2>\n<p>Lukashenka's visit to the DPRK took place against the backdrop of increased contacts between Minsk and Pyongyang. 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