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September 2014
Meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Members of the Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from members of the Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Attends the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives(Interpellation Session)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Second Meeting of the Ministerial Council on the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Ministerial Council on the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games at the Prime Minister's Office.
Government-Labor-Management Meeting for Realizing a Positive Cycle of the Economy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first Government-Labor-Management Meeting for Realizing a Positive Cycle of the Economy in 2014 at the Prime Minister's Office.
Policy Speech by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the 187th Session of the Diet
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a policy speech during the plenary sessions of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.
The Prime Minister's Visit to the United States: Fifth Day
On September 26 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting New York in the United States to attend the 69th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN), met with Mr. Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States, at a hotel in the city, and then attended a High-Level Meeting on peacekeeping operations (PKOs) held at the Headquarters of the UN.
The Prime Minister's Visit to the United States: Fourth Day
On September 25 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting New York in the United States to attend the 69th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN), in the morning, held talks with H.E. Dr. Fuad Ma’soum, President of the Republic of Iraq, at a hotel in New York City, and then attended the Japan-Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting held at the Headquarters of the UN. Later, the Prime Minister attended the High-level Meeting on Response to the Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak and delivered an address.
The Prime Minister's Visit to the United States: Third Day
On September 24 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting New York in the United States to attend the 69th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN), took part in an event on women’s issues at the Clinton Foundation in the morning and then met with H.E. Mr. François Hollande, President of the French Republic.
The Prime Minister's Visit to the United States: Second Day
On September 23 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting New York in the United States to attend the 69th General Assembly of the United Nations, attended Invest Japan Seminar 2014 in the morning, and gave a speech.
Prime Minister's Visit to the United States: First Day
On September 22 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited New York in the United States of America.
Meeting of the Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council for Science, Technology and Innovation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the Mayor of Yachimata City, Chiba Prefecture and Peanut Producers
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from the Mayor of Yachimata City, Chiba Prefecture, and peanut producers.
The Prime Minister Delivers a Speech at the Research Institute of Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the national seminar organized by the Research Institute of Japan in Tokyo and delivered a speech.
Ministerial Council on Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Ministerial Council on Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Observes a Supplementary Night Class at a Junior High School
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited a Tokyo Metropolitan Junior High School in Katsushika City, Tokyo to observe a supplementary night class provided to students.
Industrial Competitiveness Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 19th meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Annual General Meeting of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 120th Annual General Meeting of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry held in Tokyo.
Education Rebuilding Implementation Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 25th meeting of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Visits Fukushima Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Fukushima Prefecture to gauge the progress of the reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 15th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
Regulatory Reform Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 36th meeting of the Regulatory Reform Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the All-Japan Ryokan Proprietress Group
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the All-Japan Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) Proprietress Group.
Meeting with Chairpersons of Prefectural Assemblies
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with chairpersons of prefectural assemblies at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Reconstruction Promotion Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 11th meeting of the Reconstruction Promotion Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
Citizens’ Rally: “We cannot wait any longer: We want results this year!”
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a citizens’ rally at Hibiya Public Hall entitled “We cannot wait any longer: We want results this year!”
The Prime Minister Attends the High Level Round Table of WAW! Tokyo 2014
On September 13, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo (WAW! Tokyo 2014).
The Prime Minister Attends the Open Forum and Other Sessions of WAW! Tokyo 2014
On September 12, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo (WAW! Tokyo 2014).
Headquarters for Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Headquarters for Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan at the Prime Minister's Office.
Joint Meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters and the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe jointly held the 35th meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters and fourth meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
Strategic Headquarters for Space Development
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth meeting of the Strategic Headquarters for Space Development at the Prime Minister's Office.
Robot Revolution Realization Council
Prime Minster Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Robot Revolution Realization Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the First Dispatch Group of Japanese Language Partners
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from the first group of Japanese Language Partners to be dispatched to ASEAN member states.
The Prime Minister Meets with Chairman Sasakawa of The Nippon Foundation, and International Experts on Radiation Health Management
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with and received proposals from Mr. Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman of The Nippon Foundation, and international experts on radiation health management, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Attends the Memorial Service for Firefighters Who Lost Their Lives on Duty
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Memorial Service for Firefighters Who Lost Their Lives in the Line of Duty held in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Visits Free School Tokyo Shure
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the free school Tokyo Shure, located in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Hosts a Luncheon Meeting for Female Ambassadors to Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a luncheon meeting at the Prime Minister's Office for female ambassadors to Japan.
Ceremony to Present the Prime Minister's Commendation to Contributors for Disaster Prevention for FY2014
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the ceremony to present the Prime Minister's Commendation to contributors for disaster prevention for FY2014 held at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council for the Protection of Information
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the third meeting of the Council for the Protection of Information at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hon. Bronwyn Bishop MP, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy call from the President of the House of Councillors of Morocco
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Mohamed Cheikh Biadillah, President of the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council on National Strategic Special Zones
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the seventh meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy call from Mr. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Female Truck Drivers and Female Workers in the Construction Industry
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from female truck drivers (known in Japanese as “tora-garu,” or “truckgirls”) and female workers in the construction industry (“dobo-jo,” or “construction ladies”) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Visits Sri Lanka
On September 7 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
The Prime Minister Visits Bangladesh
On September 6 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Dhaka, the capital of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
The Prime Minister Attends the Inauguration Ceremony for the Secretariat of the Headquarters for Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a ceremony of raising a signboard for the Secretariat of the Headquarters for Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan, and also delivered an address to the staff.
First Meeting of the Parliamentary Vice-Ministers and Commemorative Photograph Session
The Parliamentary Vice-Ministers for the Reshuffled Second Abe Cabinet were determined during today’s Cabinet meeting.
First Meeting of the State Ministers and Commemorative Photograph Session
The State Ministers for the Reshuffled Second Abe Cabinet were determined during today’s Cabinet meeting.
Inauguration of the Reshuffled Second Abe Cabinet
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe conducted his first reshuffling of the Cabinet after inaugurating the Second Abe Cabinet.
Japan-India Summit Meeting and Other Events
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a welcome ceremony for H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, who is paying an official visit to Japan, at the State Guest House.
The Prime Minister Meets with the Governor of Fukushima Prefecture, the Mayor of Okuma Town, and the Mayor of Futaba Town
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with Mr. Yuhei Sato, Governor of Fukushima Prefecture; Mr. Toshitsuna Watanabe, Mayor of Okuma Town; and Mr. Shiro Izawa, Mayor of Futaba Town at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Disaster Prevention Day Drills for FY2014
The annual comprehensive disaster prevention drills for 2014 were held on September 1, Japan's National Disaster Prevention Day. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took part in the drills together with all Cabinet members.
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