GECOM engages the diplomatic community on election preparedness
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Thursday met with heads and representatives of diplomatic missions to discuss the country’s preparedness for the upcoming national elections.
The meeting brought together Heads of Mission from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, the European Union, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The diplomatic delegation was welcomed by GECOM Chairperson, Justice (ret’d) Claudette Singh.
Justice Singh expressed gratitude for the ongoing support provided by the international community, particularly in the form of technical assistance, which she noted has strengthened GECOM’s efforts to conduct elections that meet international standards.
GECOM’s meeting with the heads and representatives of diplomatic missions on Thursday
“We deeply appreciate the continued support of our international partners, whose contributions have been instrumental in our preparations. Their involvement underscores our shared commitment to ensuring credible and transparent elections,” Justice Singh stated.
She also welcomed the role of international observers, highlighting the importance of their independent assessments in bolstering public confidence in the electoral process.
Deputy Chief Election Officer Aneal Giddings presented an update on the Commission’s operational readiness. He outlined the progress made in various areas of election preparation and assured the visiting diplomats that GECOM is on track to execute its mandate effectively.
During an interactive session, the diplomats raised several pertinent issues and received detailed responses from GECOM officials. According to a statement from the Commission, the engagement was productive, with the envoys expressing satisfaction with the clarifications provided.
The meeting concluded with assurances from GECOM that the Commission remains committed to delivering elections that are free, fair, credible, and transparent.
