Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you very much for your description of the visit to the IAMGOLD mine. Of course I'd like to comment on it. First of all, I think I would support a lot of the initiatives you are referring to. I've argued very strongly that mining companies have a very strong commitment to

Foreign Affairs committee  Of course. Yes.

Foreign Affairs committee  I think they are very important. Also, let me make clear that I'm arguing for the separation of tasks, right? I'm not arguing against some of the tangible development projects that are now being carried out. Indeed, I was referring to the initiatives being taken in Ghana as an e

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you very much.

Foreign Affairs committee  Good afternoon.

Foreign Affairs committee  Yes, I do have translation.

Foreign Affairs committee  Well, I agree with the fact that we should not equate development with simple projects. We should, indeed, look at development as a part of a wider social process. That's also something that Professor Bebbington emphasized very strongly in his comments and statements to the commi

Foreign Affairs committee  Okay.

Foreign Affairs committee  It's not so much in terms of sequencing as it is in levels, I think. I would absolutely, if mining is to contribute to development, insist upon my second point: first of all, mitigation. Before we start talking about development, we have to ensure that companies are organized in

Foreign Affairs committee  Oh, I'm sorry.

Foreign Affairs committee  I'm going to slow down a bit. The broadening of involvement in development initiatives is risky. This situation of partnership creates a disconnection from the responsibilities directly linked to the mining operation, responsibilities that are now in Chinese hands. This broadeni

Foreign Affairs committee  I can hear you perfectly well. Good day to you.

Foreign Affairs committee  It is 9:30 in the evening.

Foreign Affairs committee  You're welcome.

Foreign Affairs committee  Yes, absolutely.