Mr. Chairman, I would just like to thank you and make one suggestion. It is clear that the time we had available today did not allow us to express thoroughly and more eloquently the reasons why we came to meet with you today.
I have been an ambassador here in Canada for a year and a half now. This is the first time we have had a chance to meet. You are the national representatives of the people of Canada. As representatives of our countries, we are anxious to talk to you about the concerns of our people. Could we not find a mechanism whereby we could get together more often to talk and pass on our message, through you, to the federal government here in Canada?
I would also like to answer a question that was raised. We respect Canada's sovereignty. Canada is sovereign in all its decisions. Our purpose in coming here today was not to criticize a decision that had been made but, rather, to tell you that we are your partners. We would like to continue to be on Canada's agenda. Africa stands with Canada, but Canada has to provide strong signals so that we know it also stands with us.
Thank you.