THE Indian Action Committee (IAC) has welcomed the visit to Guyana by the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, contending that it would not only assist in raising Guyana’s international profile, but will serve as a significant endorsement of the prevailing of democracy following the March 2, General and Regional Elections.

The IAC, in a release, said the events that unfolded following the said elections and which lasted for five months, not only threatened Guyana’s hard-fought democracy, but brought unnecessary suffering to citizens and negatively impacted the country’s image.

“The IAC is cognisant that had it not been for the valiant efforts of the then People’s Progressive Party Civic Opposition, the majority of the Guyanese people, through various civil society organisations, the diplomatic corps and regional and international stakeholders, our democracy could have been strangled.

“Integral to helping to preserve our democracy was the sustained effort and support of the Government of the United States and its Secretary of State, Mr. Pompeo. The IAC, therefore, wishes to take this opportunity to thank Secretary Pompeo, the Government of the United States and its Ambassador to Guyana, H.E. Sarah-Ann Lynch, for their invaluable support to Guyana and Guyanese during the time of need,” the release said.

The IAC is confident that Secretary Pompeo’s visit will further strengthen relations between Guyana and the US and which will further benefit all Guyanese.