 Hello, everyone. Hello, everyone. Thank you for being with us today. First of all, I would like to thank Prime Minister Abhi Ahmed and President Salih Work-Swedish for welcoming me so warmly, and for the Ministers Ing, Champagne and Hussain. We also have a special guest joining us on this trip, Masai Ujiri, President of the Toronto Raptors. Masai is doing an incredible work in Africa to empower youth through sport. His foundation, Giants of Africa, is helping countless young people, including many young women, reach their full potential. I'm grateful that he was able to join us on this trip and help build even more bridges between Canada and African nations. Thank you, my friend. Now before I go any further, I want to take a moment in memory of the 157 people, including 18 Canadians, who died in the tragic plane crash here last spring. I know that Ethiopians and Canadians will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder in good times and in bad. Because whether it's the vibrant Ethiopian Canadian community back home or the entrepreneurs who work together across an ocean, we can rely on each other. Here in Addis Ababa, a thriving and innovative capital, you don't have to look too far to see that the future is bright. From a young, educated population to new avenues for trade and investment, you've got the ingredients for success. It's no wonder that Ethiopia has one of the fastest growing economies in Africa and that this region is booming. Then that's what brings us here today. Our government is working with Ethiopia and our partners in the African Union to unlock even greater opportunities for people. I had a chance to meet with a number of our partners on the margins of the summit, including the leaders of Nigeria, Rwanda, Egypt, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Cabo Verde. I'm looking forward to having more conversations with our African partners throughout the rest of my time here. This visit gives us the chance to multiply the bridges between Canada and Ethiopia. We have an opportunity, on the other hand, to work more closely to create jobs and growth in our respective countries. I know that Minister Ng and the entire Canadian trade delegation have been very busy over the last few days. We now have a new memorandum of understanding between the Canada Africa Chamber of Business and the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and sectoral associations. We also plan on co-hosting a clean tech conference in Addis next year. And we announced major new investments to support sustainable economic growth across the region, whether to help farmers, women, or young people succeed. Because we know that we cannot reach our full potential unless everyone has a real and fair chance at success. So let me take a moment to talk about our focus on gender equality. When women and girls have access to education and jobs, they lift their communities up. But all too often, they're still missing out on those opportunities. Moving forward together towards greater prosperity means ensuring that no one gets left behind. Our government will always put empowering women at the heart of everything we do at home and abroad. And we're not alone in that. Ethiopia is leading, with Prime Minister Abhi appointing a gender-balanced cabinet and President Sally Work advancing women's rights. Here in Ethiopia, where almost 70% of the population is less than 30, we cannot forget the young. In all the countries of the world, the young are the future of our common success. I'm very happy to continue to work with Prime Minister Abhi and the African Union leaders to ensure that African youth can thrive. Together, we can create opportunities for young people here, while opening new markets that will benefit Canadians of all ages. Over the past few days, we've also made progress on one of the most important factors in building economies that work for everyone, clean, sustainable growth. Our oceans and seas have enormous potential to create good jobs for today and tomorrow, but for that to happen, we need to protect them. Our government will continue to lead on combating plastic pollution, just like we will continue to lead on addressing climate change. In fact, Canada will provide funding to the World Bank for climate resilience and new support for women, which attests to the strength of our commitment. While we are here in Addis Ababa to strengthen our relationship with Ethiopia, our government is also looking to take full advantage of our partnership with the African Union. Today, I can announce the beginning of the consultations between Canada and the African Light Commission. This relationship presents an incredible potential that is a question of creating jobs for Canadians and Africans, and to create a more peaceful and equal world. During these new decades, we will move forward by putting an end to collaboration. As you know, Canada works hard to get a seat at the UN Security Council. Our world is increasingly unpredictable, and the challenges we face are complex. More than ever, Canada must have the opportunity to shape the big questions that have an impact on the daily lives of our citizens, and this visit has allowed us to exchange with our African partners on the subject and to advance this file. Around the world, people look to Canada as a trusted partner, and there's good reason for that. From strengthening democracy with support from the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia to helping create sustainable peace through a new contribution of $6 million for the UN Peacekeeping Fund, Peacebuilding Fund, we are stepping up. Whether building relations with Ethiopia and the African Union, or pursuing a seat on the United Nations Security Council, we will continue to advance our shared goals. By working together, we can create a brighter future for Canadians, for Ethiopians, for people across this region. Again, I want to thank Prime Minister Abhi and President Saleh work for welcoming me and our team to Ethiopia.