Expressing support for democratic elections in the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.

commends the people of Guyana for holding peaceful multiparty general and regional elections;

supports the current recount by the Guyana Elections Commission of all ballots cast, under the scrutiny of CARICOM, an organization deemed acceptable to all parties, the International Observer teams such as the Carter Center, and the duly appointed representatives of the contesting Political Parties;

calls on all parties to respect the Declaration of Results consistent with the laws of Guyana as the final decision and make a vow for peace and stability in Guyana; and

calls on the citizens of Guyana to remain calm and to respect the rule of law and human rights as the recount proceeds under the framework of respected democratic norms.