Western diplomats engage GECOM on electoral process, institutional reforms

Five diplomats representing the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, the European Union and France on Thursday met with the leadership of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for discussions on the country’s electoral process and ongoing efforts to strengthen electoral institutions.

The meeting brought together US Ambassador Nicole Theriot, UK High Commissioner Joe Fisher, Canadian High Commissioner Deborah Gomes-Schultz, European Union Ambassador Luca Pierantoni, and French Ambassador Olivier Plançon with GECOM Chairperson and Chief Elections Officer.

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According to a statement posted by the US Embassy in Guyana on social media, the discussions focused on Guyana’s electoral process, including the commission’s consideration of recommendations made by observer missions following the September 2025 General and Regional Elections.