Lavrov said that Algeria is among the leaders among the contenders for joining the BRICS

“The number of such requests (to join the BRICS. -

) exceeds the initial number of BRICS members - more than five.

Algeria is among these countries, ”his statement is given on the agency’s website.

According to the minister, the BRICS members have already agreed on the need to develop common approaches to such appeals.

“As a first step, we will agree on the criteria, parameters and conditions for the admission of new members to our association.

Algeria, in all its qualities, is among the leaders of the contenders, ”added Lavrov.

At the end of December, Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune expressed hope for joining the BRICS in 2023.