Yes, let me do that.
It is important to notice that, right now on the continent, it's not just about the influence. It's about who can bring something different to the table. Yes, things are changing.
Things are changing quickly when it comes to the francophonie, the Portuguese-speaking world and the Commonwealth.
All three groups are playing on the continent. You can add to this the Gulf States, India, China and Russia.
This is what is happening in Africa right now. These three language groups do not judge Canada. I have never been judged about anything. Things are actually changing very fast on the continent. Between the time I arrived and now, the African Union has joined the G20 and Ethiopia and several countries have joined BRICS. Things are changing so fast that even the dynamic on the continent needs to be monitored constantly.
Has Canada recognized this? I think it has, because at the moment, all our efforts are directed toward the language communities. We will come back to this with Mr. Bergeron. All our discussions have strengthened our multilateralism and the rule of law. Those are how we will remain relevant.
Africa's influence does continue to be very strong.