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October 2012
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reiterates its
invitation to car rally enthusiasts to take part in the ASEAN-India Car
Rally from 25 November to 20 December 2012.
The
rally aims to create public awareness about ASEAN-India relations,
promote connectivity, demonstrate India's proximity with its ASEAN
neighbors, and enhance trade, investment, tourism and people-to-people
links between India and ASEAN Member States.
The
ASEAN-India Car Rally 2012 will begin in Jogjakarta, Indonesia, on
November 25. The drivers will go through Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand,
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), Thailand,
and Myanmar. The last leg, which will be in New Delhi, India, is
expected to be completed on December 20.
The
event will be non-competitive. The organizers will shoulder the cost of
fuel and basic board and lodging. Participants will be responsible for
their visas and their respective airfares to Jogjakarta, Indonesia and from New Delhi, India.
The
rally format will allow a maximum of two official teams from each ASEAN
country and India. Each team will be composed of four persons each. The
participating nation is free to bring its own vehicle, but the
organizers can provide vehicles, if necessary.
"The
ASEAN-India Car Rally will no doubt raise awareness about the many
facets of our country's relations with India, from the historical and
geographic ties to the immense potential for trade and investments,"
said Assistant Secretary for ASEAN Affairs and ASEAN Director-General
for the Philippines Teresita G. Barsana.
Interested
parties may contact the DFA Office of ASEAN Affairs. Deadline of
applications will be on 13 October 2012. Look for Mr. Ralf Roldan,
Principal Assistant, or Ms. Arlene Pascasio-Racho, Assistant, at
834-3755. Interested parties may also e-mail asean.philippines@dfa.gov.ph.
"As we celebrate the 20th
anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations, I enjoin car enthusiasts
in the Philippines to take advantage of this rare opportunity by
participating in the ASEAN-India Car Rally," Assistant Secretary
Barsana added. END
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