US Secretary of State John Kerry has extended Republic Day greetings to Guyana and said he was confident that the upcoming general elections will be an example of the peaceful exercise of the right to vote.
On behalf of President Barack Obama and the American people, Kerry said: “Your nation will hold national elections this year. I am confident that it will serve as an example of the peaceful exercise of the right to vote. Your actions will strengthen the entire region’s commitment to democratic institutions.”
He added that the United States stands with Guyana as a partner and friend in the Inter-American System and in continuing to bolster and revitalize the Organization of American States.
“We will continue to work together to achieve energy and environmental sustainability, as agreed upon during the recent Caribbean Energy Security Summit”, Kerry said.
