Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un signed a friendship treaty in Pyongyang to formalize military and economic cooperation.The agreement marks a new phase of bilateral relations as both nations continue providing critical support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine.While strengthening ties with North Korea, Lukashenko also met with US envoy John Coale to discuss sanctions relief in exchange for releasing political prisoners.The ceremonial visit included military honors and cavalry parades to celebrate the alliance against Western economic and political pressure.