今年になって初めて実家に帰り、遅ればせながら両親に新年の挨拶が出来ました。70代に入っても以前より精力的に海運の仕事に力を入れている父。この2月に出席した第1回スエズ運河世界会議のリポートを見せてくれました。今回はスエズ運河ポートサイード港・新チャネル竣工式典に、エジプトのシェリフ・イスマイル首相等と共に出席。その時の様子をいきいきと語る父から、大いに刺激を受けました。
1st Suez Canal Global Conference augments the role of the Suez Canal Authority in supporting maritime transport and industry. It is an event where both local and international stakeholders and key players meet to exchange viewpoints, and throughly investigate the available business opportunities, potentials and relevant challenges. My father, Yoshihisa Tateno was invited to this conference as a keynote speaker. We happened to know this news yesterday when we went back to my parents' house for the first time this year to say a new year greetings. Always inspired and stimulated by my parents who are still chasing their dreams and making their dreams come true.