The fact that Japan's manufacturing industry has, and will continue to have, its greatest strengths in technology and quality remains unchanged. In a sense, it is not an exaggeration to say that the future of the Japanese economy depends on the progress and development of these aspects. Moreover, it goes without saying that the leading role and command center in the global production activities of multinational corporations, starting with major companies, will be the domestic bases in Japan, supported by domestic related companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises. Moving forward, I am confident that the progressive framework among domestic companies will establish new technologies and management methods that have never been seen before, and that this will lead to the reconstruction of the global identity of Japan's manufacturing industry, which is currently facing severe challenges.