Paraguayan President and FIA President Formally Open American Congress in Asunción, Welcoming World Leaders of Motor Sport and Mobility
The Fédération Internationale de l’Car (FIA), the worldwide governing physique for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide immediately formally opened the FIA American Congress 2025 in Paraguay.
Held in Asunción, and opened by President Santiago Peña and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the congress is a flagship occasion on the worldwide mobility and motor sport calendar, bringing collectively delegates from 33 nations throughout the Americas and hosted by the Touring y Automóvil Membership Paraguayo (TACPy).
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem mentioned: “The American Congress is the embodiment of what the FIA stands for, a globally linked Federation, main the way in which in motorsport and mobility. We’re elevating and innovating throughout our sectors and bringing collectively a passionate neighborhood to share data and concepts.
“Right here in Paraguay, and throughout the Americas, mobility and motorsport are evolving quickly. Main infrastructure tasks are connecting areas and boosting commerce, and this week marks a historic milestone for South American motorsport with the Rally del Paraguay becoming a member of the FIA WRC calendar for the very first time.
“I wish to prolong my honest due to the President of the Republic of Paraguay, Mr. Santiago Peña for becoming a member of us on this big day, our hosts the Touring y Automóvil Membership Paraguayo, and the town of Asunción for his or her heat hospitality.”
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña mentioned: “We’re not the most effective hidden treasure of the continent, however a large that’s re-emerging with full pressure: folks pleased with their roots, its heroic historical past and satisfied of its inevitable way forward for greatness.”
“Over the following few days it is possible for you to to expertise the legendary hospitality of Paraguay, a rustic filled with caring folks.”
Spanning three days, the Congress will give attention to key themes together with street security and schooling, innovation in mobility and automotive expertise, and the continued progress of motor sport within the area. The congress will precede the inaugural FIA WRC Rally del Paraguay, which will likely be attended by President Peña and FIA President Ben Sulayem in Itapúa.
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About The Fédération Internationale de l’Car
The Fédération Internationale de l’Car (FIA) is the governing physique for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It’s a non-profit organisation dedicated to driving innovation and championing security, sustainability and equality throughout motor sport and mobility.
Based in 1904, with places of work in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings collectively 245 Member Organisations throughout 5 continents, representing thousands and thousands of street customers, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces laws for motor sport, together with seven FIA World Championships, to make sure worldwide competitions are protected and honest for all.
