noun
international goodwill; international friendship
Refers to friendly relations and mutual understanding between nations, often used in diplomatic, cultural, or sports contexts.
この大会は国際親善を目的としています。
This tournament aims to promote international goodwill.
親善 means 'goodwill' or 'friendship' in general, while 国際親善 specifically refers to goodwill between nations.
Compound of 国際 (international) and 親善 (goodwill, friendship).