Western diplomats meet GECOM on electoral reforms, preparations for local polls

(Kaieteur News) – The Ambassadors and High Commissioners of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, European Union and France on Thursday met with the Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for discussions on Guyana’s electoral process and efforts to strengthen the country’s electoral institutions.

The delegation comprised United States Ambassador Nicole Theriot, British High Commissioner Joe Fisher, Canadian High Commissioner Deborah Gomes-Schultz, European Union Ambassador Luca Pierantoni and French Ambassador Olivier Plançon.

The meeting provided an opportunity for an informative and constructive exchange on the electoral process, including GECOM’s consideration of recommendations made by observer missions following the September 2025 General and Regional Elections, the Delegation of the European Union said in a Facebook post. Discussions also focused on the Commission’s ongoing efforts and priorities to strengthen electoral processes and institutions, particularly in preparation for the next Local Government Elections.