Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
First of all, I was very pleased to learn that Ben Marc Diendéré, a graduate of the HEC school in Montreal, has been appointed Canada's representative and permanent observer to the African Union.
This brings me precisely to the presence and influence of the French language and culture in Canada, particularly in Quebec, but also in other regions, such as New Brunswick. It's an absolutely essential asset if we want to build bridges with French-speaking African countries.
How do we use cultural and linguistic diplomacy to facilitate trade and investment with African countries, particularly in sectors where we can offer our expertise in renewable green technologies, security and education?
For my part, I find this appointment quite central. It's part of a strategy of cultural and linguistic diplomacy.