President Irfaan Ali on Friday said his government is fully committed to strengthening the foundations and pillars of democracy to ensure the will of the electorate is upheld in free, fair, and transparent elections, and that the independence of the judiciary is maintained.
Addressing the virtual Summit for Democracy, hosted by United States President Joe Biden, Ali also said Guyana has “firmly embarked” on a course to ensure that adherence to democracy and the rule of law is aligned with economic and social progress in conditions of non-discrimination, equity, and equal opportunities.
In his address, Ali said democratic enhancement and renewal require global effort that takes full account of the multidimensional aspects of democracy, including the provision of conditions for economic progress.