Mexican Ambassador assures GECOM of assistance to conduct credible elections
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Friday, 20 April 2012 22:21
Source - Guyana Chronicle
MR. Francisco OlguÍn, Mexico’s designated Ambassador to Guyana, and Plenipotentiary Representative to CARICOM, paid Dr. Steve Surujbally, Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), a courtesy call last Monday, April 16, at the GECOM Chairman’s office in Kingston, Georgetown, and key issues associated with the management of elections were elaborated upon.
Mexico’s designated Ambassador to Guyana, and Plenipotentiary Representative to CARICOM, Francisco OlguÍn, paid Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Dr. Steve Surujbally a courtesy call last Monday.
Dr. Surujbally used the opportunity to update Mr. Olguin specifically on issues associated with: (i) the ongoing third cycle of continuous registration, and (ii) preparations for Local Government Elections, should the latter become possible following finalization of the outstanding Local Government reforms.
It was felt that preliminary discussions could be embarked upon in areas of possible mutual support between the Guyana Elections Commission and the Institute of Federal Elections (IFE) of Mexico, as well as efforts could be initiated towards acquiring International Standards Organisation (ISO) certification pertaining to the conduct of elections.
Mr. Olguin assured Dr. Surujbally of his commitment to support GECOM in every possible way pertaining to the conduct and validity of elections in Guyana.