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Gyanesh Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, met on Monday with diplomats from Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka to discuss election personnel training, according to an official.
The Election Commission of India, in a message on social media, said, “Chief Election Commissioner and Chairman of Council of Member States of International IDEA Shri Gyanesh Kumar today met His Excellency Mr Sardor Rustambaev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to India at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi today.”
“Building on the momentum generated at IICDEM 2026, both sides resolved to work closely together to advance the agenda set out at the conference, reinforcing India’s role as a trusted partner in the region’s democratic development. The two sides further agreed to strengthen collaboration in election management and the training of election staff,” said the ECI in a statement.
During his meeting with Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, at Nirvachan Sadan, CEC Gyanesh Kumar emphasised the shared democratic values and historical linkages between the neighbours and discussed issues related to capacity building of election officials.
An ECI statement, issued on X, said, “Chief Election Commissioner and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Shri Gyanesh Kumar, today met Her Excellency Ms Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi.”
“Underscoring the deep-rooted ties between India and Sri Lanka as neighbours, both sides emphasised that shared democratic values and historical linkages provide a strong foundation for electoral cooperation,” it said.
“During the discussions, they resolved to work closely together to strengthen the agenda laid out during IICDEM 2026. They also agreed to further cooperate on strengthening election management and training of election staff,” said the ECI.
Last week, CEC Gyanesh Kumar met with Philip Green, Australia’s High Commissioner to India, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in election management and capacity building for election officials.
According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), both parties reaffirmed their shared commitment to expanding collaboration in areas like as election administration, institutional learning, and professional training for election officials.
“The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment to advancing the IICDEM 2026 agenda, with a focus on strengthening cooperation in election management and capacity building of election staff,” said the ECI.
According to the officials, the discussions focused on enhancing cooperation through the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), with a particular emphasis on improving election management practices and expanding opportunities for election staff capacity building.
Source: IANS
