Recently, I attended a charity event organized by a group.
The beneficiaries are people from a certain country currently facing a politically difficult situation.
Due to the sensitive nature of the matter, I will refrain from providing details here, but there were individuals who were driven by a sense of mission to continue their support activities, dedicating their lives to the cause.
What left a strong impression on me was a remark made by one of the speakers:
Japan too may become caught up in conflict in the near future. When that happens, will the international community truly come to our aid?
When we are deeply immersed in our daily lives—myself included—we tend to turn a blind eye to tragedies occurring in other countries. However, in times of crisis, we are held accountable for the relationships we have built with other nations during times of peace.
Being indifferent to the suffering of other countries means that when we ourselves face hardship, other countries will likewise remain indifferent to us.
Through business, I have had the opportunity to support other countries, and I was reminded that I want to be, at the very least, a good neighbor to those with whom I have connections.