Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that once Algeria joins the BRICS, it will not be forced to obey instructions if it conflicts with its national interests, noting that the organization is not hegemonic.
Lavrov: Algeria is the leading candidate to join the BRICS
In this photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov left, and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Debon attends a joint press conference following their talks at El Mouradiya Palace, the residence Official of the President, in Algiers, Algeria. , Tuesday, May 10, 2022 (via AP, the press service of the Russian Foreign Ministry)
Algeria According to a statement issued Wednesday by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, joining the BRICS is one of the main possibilities.
Algeria presented its Official Candidacy to join the BRICS Earlier in November 2022. In December, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed hope that his country could join the alliance in 2023.
“Formal applications for membership have already been received from several states…among these countries are Algeria,” Mr. Lavrov added, adding: “At the recent meeting of the five BRICS held under Chinese leadership this year, we have agreed to develop common approaches for such requests.
According to the FM, the first step in establishing these steps is for the BRICS “to agree on the criteria, parameters, and conditions for the inclusion of new members in our association”, “Algeria, by all its merits, is in the lead. Competitors. »
The Minister stressed the need to Formulate a non-hegemonic BRICS enlargement strategy that Reflects the members’ legitimate interests in promoting justice and democracy in the international arena. Contrary to what the United States has built under the banner of “globalization”, he insisted, while abusing it. Global dollarization and establishing other monopolies.
On Washington’s pressure on nations, Lavrov said Algeria “will not obey instructions that directly conflict with its national interests” to implement sanctions against Russia. FM recalled that US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken had previously asked a group of US lawmakers to “punish” Algeria for refusing to accept sanctions against Russia.
“Algeria, like most other countries, is a country that respects itself, that respects its history and its interests. On this basis, the Republic builds its policy, not relying on backroom deals with those who promise ‘carrots’,’ but only trying to violate the legitimate interests of its ‘partners’. Lavrov explained.
