We can resume.
For the second panel, we're grateful to have Mr. Richard Arbeiter, associate assistant deputy minister, international security and political affairs. We're also incredibly grateful to have Mr. Alexandre Lévêque back once again. He is the assistant deputy minister for the Europe, Middle East and Arctic branch.
I take it, Mr. Lévêque, that you already have returning to our committee in your schedule for the remainder of the year. We're very grateful you've taken the time. Would you like to make opening remarks?
Mr. Lévêque, you have five minutes for your opening remarks.