Both BRICS and CSTO blocs are competing for influence in the multipolar world, with Belarus situated in Eastern Europe.

The entities involved

• BRICS →

  association of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates

  • Narendra Modi represented India at the BRICS summit, focusing on trade, energy, and defense cooperation.Mon 17:04
  • India hosted the BRICS summit, where talks were held regarding India-China border issues.Mon 14:25
• Collective Security Treaty Organization →

  intergovernmental military alliance among post-Soviet states

  • The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is hosting joint military exercises for its member states.Sat 19:10
  • Kazakhstan operates in the Central Asian region while balancing its security cooperation within the CSTO.Thu 13:58
• Belarus →

  country in Eastern Europe

  • Belarus is expanding bilateral cooperation with Kabul regarding health matters and exchanges.Mon 15:36
  • The Foreign Affairs Minister cited Africa and Latin America as needing pan-continental structures.Mon 07:31

Related events

• Belarus attended the BRICS summit in New Delhi on January 1, 2021, recognizing the organization as a key institution.Sep 14
• Deep political trust was established between Belarus and an unnamed partner nation in early 2021.Wed 10:13
• Co-operation deepens between the Eurasian Economic Union and CIS, with Belarus playing a key role in regional ties.Jun 26
• Belarus attempts to foster political instability.Aug 7
• Belarusian regime challenges international norms and security, affecting the Council of Europe's mandate, as highlighted by Latvia.Sep 22