Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Some of our witnesses mentioned taking concrete steps to deepen the presence in the region and talked about delivering tangible results in terms of diplomatic assets. I want to ask a question about our embassies and consulates.
I know we have embassies in Croatia and Serbia, and we have consulates in North Macedonia and Albania. However, we have nothing in Montenegro and Kosovo. It seems to me that of the six states in the western Balkans, Montenegro is closest to being admitted into the European Union. Is that a fair assessment? That would suggest that the Canadian government should be looking at opening an embassy in Montenegro, because I believe we have embassies in all the other member states of the European Union. Is that a fair conclusion?