Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Welcome to your excellency. It's very good to see you here, and I appreciate your sharing your expertise with the committee.
I noted, Excellency Yoda, that you are concerned about the fact that Burkina Faso has been removed from the list of countries that Canada is directing specific aid to, and I wonder if that has changed your feelings with regard to our relationship. As you know, Canada is seeking a Security Council seat. Will you be supporting Canada's efforts to secure that seat, and if we do gain that Security Council seat, what would you like to see from us? What do you expect with regard to that special status as a member of the Security Council?