FIA President and Rwandan Sports Minister discuss the future of motorsport in Africa.
During the week of the FIA General Assembly in Kigali, Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) President Mohammed Ben Sulayem met Rwanda’s Minister of Sports Richard Nyirihishema and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Chief Tourism Officer Irena Murewa.
Discussing a diverse agenda, they shared their thoughts on key developments in the motorsport and tourism industries in Rwanda and across Africa.
As the first FIA General Assembly held on African soil, this week’s meeting marks an important milestone for both the FIA and the Rwandan sporting community. This collaboration highlights Rwanda’s growing sports infrastructure and Rwanda’s status as an African motorsports hub. .
Working closely on the shared goals of sustainability, safety and motorsports, the President, Ministers and Chief Tourism Officers discussed current and future opportunities to accelerate the development of motorsports in Rwanda.
At the forefront of these efforts is the Cross Car program of the Rwanda Automobile Club (RAC). RAC’s Crosscar, unveiled by Rwandan President Paul Kagame and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sualyem at the General Assembly, is the world’s first built using blueprints handed out by the FIA to its member clubs as part of the Affordable Cross. It is a product of . car project.
Designed to further reduce barriers to entry and increase accessibility, the project will allow ASN to build Crosscars using locally sourced parts and materials, thereby reducing reliance on international suppliers and the significant costs of import duties and taxes. can be avoided.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “Coming here to Rwanda for such an important moment in the FIA calendar is a testament to the strength of this country and its growing influence, especially in motorsport.
“We share our values and shared goals across key areas including innovation, sustainability and road safety, and we look forward to our continued partnership. The future of motorsport in Africa is bright.”
Richard Nyirihishema, Rwanda’s Minister of Sports, said:: “This step is consistent with Rwanda’s values of inclusivity and responsibility. We are proud to join the ‘United Against Online Abuse’ campaign and contribute to creating a safer digital environment in sport. do.”
At the meeting, the Republic of Rwanda joined the Coalition Against Online Abuse (UAOA) and signed the UAOA Charter, signaling its commitment and commitment to eradicating online harassment.
UAOA, founded by the FIA President and supported by the FIA Foundation, is the leading global campaign fighting online abuse in sport.
