Raising fresh hopes the veteran rockers could yet embark on another tour, Jagger made the declaration while appearing on BBC Radio 2's Tracks of My Years alongside fellow Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood.
Jagger, 82, was asked whether fans could expect to see the band touring again in the near future, and replied: "I'd love to go on tour. Can't wait."
"I don't think it's going to be this year, but hopefully as soon as possible."
The frontman, whose career with the Stones has spanned more than six decades, made the comments as the legendary band prepare to release their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, on July 10.
The forthcoming record has generated significant attention with collaborations from Paul McCartney, The Cure frontman Robert Smith and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
While no Rolling Stones dates have been announced, Wood recently returned to the stage with a solo tour across the UK and Europe, marking his first solo run of shows in more than 16 years.Â
Richards also addressed the possibility of future touring.
"I mean, we can talk next year. Possibly.
"At the moment we're just sort of saying we finished the record, let's do this. And so we're basically considering what to do after, you know, pretty soon."
The band's future plans have become a major talking point among fans as The Rolling Stones continue to defy expectations more than 60 years after their formation.
Speaking about maintaining the stamina required for recording and performing in his 80s, Jagger said: "Well, that's just being fit. You have to work at that, whatever age you are, and if you're my age you have to really work at it.
"It's just discipline and a lot of hard work - otherwise you can't do that. And of course, I can't do the things I did when I was 21, but I can do other things."
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