Belarus says it wants full BRICS membership, calling the bloc a practical route to a more truly multipolar world. Speaking at BRICS foreign ministers’ partner discussions, First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Lukashevich said Belarus already became a BRICS partner in 2024 and now wants the next step “as soon as the association is ready for expansion.” The country is also tightening ties with India in agriculture, electric transport, and pharmaceuticals, with an India–Eurasian Economic Union free trade deal expected to expand commerce.
BLS International has begun Belarus visa processing in Mumbai through a partnership with the Consulate General of the Republic of Belarus. The newly launched Visa Application Centre is designed to improve access and streamline applications for Indian travelers visiting Belarus for work, tourism, and other purposes, reflecting rising outbound travel demand from India.
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