The President of the Government welcomed today the new Board of Grupo Desportivo Comercial (GDC), to whom he conveyed the support for the organisation of the Azores Rallye, bearing in mind the importance of this competition for the projection of the Azores destination and its direct economic impact on the Region.
“The Regional Government has been one of the main partners of this event, not only for the impact of this competition in terms of the Region's projection but also for what it means in terms of the economic revitalisation outside the high season, taking into account the dates it is organised,” said Vasco Cordeiro.
After the audience, held at Santana Palace in Ponta Delgada, the President of the Government stated that, as GDC is recognised as an important partner in promoting the Region, the Government will continue supporting this event, which is included in the FIA European Rally Championship - FIA ERC calendar.
Besides the financial component stipulated on an annual basis, the support also encompasses a logistics component provided by various Regional Public Administration entities, recalled Vasco Cordeiro.