Mr. Speaker, the agreement reached last week in Bonn involving various Afghan parties is a very important one. It opens the way for a transition to a new government that is representative in nature. It includes women which is one of the issues that members of the House have been raising with concern. There is a lot more to do. There are many more challenges to face in Afghanistan, including a major humanitarian problem. However, this is one of the first items of good news in that poor country in a long time and the House should be pleased.
In the House of Commons on December 10th, 2001. See this statement in context.