Should a country’s first responsibility be to help its own citizens or to help people in need around the world?

Out of all the topics that I have read, my favourite one is international aid. I think that a country’s first responsibility should be to help people in need around the world, even though this may affect the country in the short term in a negative way, supporting other countries can benefit the country and possibly other counties in the long run.

The fist example that supports my opinion is, “Sweden has prioritized development in its foreign policy agenda, demonstrating a strong responsibility to foster in effectively addressing global issues. Donating generously to developing countries for several reasons, achieving long-term prosperity and volunteering underprivileged people chances to support themselves, whether via employment or the establishment of local firms.”

The second example that supports my opinion is France. “France’s assistance is mostly untethered, and the majority of the initiatives it funds in developing countries are executed by local partners. It has strengthened the predictability of its cooperation as well as the interplay between the three major development authorities. France is determined to work with other donors and the humanitarian community to consolidate its humanitarian works. France may contribute to worldwide environmental preservation, human development and gender equality, economic growth, and peace and stability as a result of this.2 These improvements, as well as economic development and poverty reduction, benefit countries receiving assistance.

In conclusion, I strongly think that countries should help eachother for the long run benefits and a more stable economy.