Rio de Janeiro pitches to become permanent home of Brics, mayor hopes to boost city’s global profile

Rio de Janeiro pitches to become permanent home of Brics, mayor hopes to boost city’s global profile

Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes has sent a letter to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, formally expressing the city’s interest in hosting the bloc’s headquarters

Leaders from Brazil, China, Russia, India, Indonesia, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, the UAE, and Iran pose for a family photo during the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6. (Reuters)