North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ​welcomed Belarusian President Alexander ‌Lukashenko to Pyongyang on Wednesday, North Korean state media KCNA ​said on Thursday, touting ties ​between the two close allies ⁠of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

When Lukashenko ​visited Pyongyang’s Kumsusan mausoleum to ​pay respects to former North Korean leaders, he laid a bouquet ​sent by Putin in ​addition to a flower basket under his ‌own ⁠name, KCNA said.

Kim welcomed Lukashenko and his delegation21-gun salute, ​Pyongyang citizens ​and ⁠school children waving the flags of both ​countries, and a march-past ​of ⁠the North Korean army’s honour guard, KCNA said.

KCNA did ⁠not ​yet describe ​any talks between the leaders.