“God willing, 2023 will be the year when Algeria joins the BRICS,” RIA Novosti quotes him with reference to an interview with local television.
According to the Algerian leader, Russia, China, South Africa and Brazil approved the country's application for membership in the BRICS.
On November 7, Algeria filed a formal application to join the BRICS group.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said that the Russian side welcomes Algeria's intention to join the BRICS.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted that a number of countries are showing interest in participating in the BRICS.