I'd like to bring this meeting to order.
We have decided to divide the remainder of the meeting into two equal parts, and the clerk will indicate the approximate time for those.
For the first part of this meeting, I would like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Jawed Ludin, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan's ambassador to Canada.
Welcome, sir. We appreciate you taking the time to come before this committee. We look forward to the discussion. Our usual practice is to allow approximately seven minutes. If you would like to make an opening statement, you're welcome to do so at this time.
Welcome again, and go ahead whenever you're ready.