Belarus' Foreign Minister Visits North Korea Amid Trilateral Tensions

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov arrived in North Korea to discuss forming a trilateral anti-Western alliance with North Korea and Russia. This makes him the first Belarusian foreign minister to visit the country. The visit is expected to focus on deepening ties and cooperation with Russia.

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov landed in North Korea on Tuesday, as discussions about forming a trilateral anti-Western alliance with North Korea and Russia are anticipated.

Ryzhenkov arrived in Pyongyang from Beijing and was met by Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jong Gyu and other North Korean officials, as captured on video by Associated Press Television News.

During his visit, Ryzhenkov is slated to meet North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and other high-ranking officials. Experts suggest that these meetings will likely focus on bolstering cooperative efforts between North Korea, Belarus, and Russia.

(With inputs from agencies.)