Translate the following English sentence to French:
"The Commissioner said a while ago that he had emotional ties with Mozambique, as I have myself, and that he therefore understands the whole tragic situation taking place and what is at stake."
M. le commissaire vient de dire qu'il était particulièrement attaché au Mozambique, tout comme je le suis moi aussi, il comprend donc ce qui est en jeu, il comprend tout le tragique de la situation.