Lukashenko congratulates Modi on chairmanship

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India assuming the presidency of the BRICS group. According to Lukashenko, this is an important step in strengthening international cooperation and enhances Belarus's position in global politics. In turn, Modi highlighted the mutually beneficial partnership and expressed readiness to develop economic and cultural ties between the two countries.

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BRICS is an association of Russia, India, China, South Africa, and Brazil aimed at strengthening economic integration and representing the interests of developing countries. India became the chair of the group following the stage of the selected country.