US, UK, EU say prepared to help ensure free and fair elections

(From left) the United States of America Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch, European Union Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Ponz Cantó and the United Kingdom High Commissioner to Guyana, Greg Quinn
(From left) the United States of America Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch, European Union Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Ponz Cantó and the United Kingdom High Commissioner to Guyana, Greg Quinn

The US, UK and European Union (EU) today issued a joint statement noting that March 2nd has been set for general elections and stating that it is now essential to ensure free and fair elections and they were prepared to aid in this task.

Their joint statement follows:

“The United States of America Ambassador to Guyana, Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch, United Kingdom High Commissioner to Guyana, H.E. Greg Quinn and the Head of Delegation of the European Union to Guyana, H.E. Ambassador Fernando Ponz Cantó joint statement on the announcement of an Election Date.

“The United States, United Kingdom, and the European Union note the President’s announcement of a firm election date of 02 March, 2020. It is now essential to ensure free and fair elections which we are pleased to support with elections assistance and monitoring along with other colleagues in the international community”.