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October 2014
Meeting of the Special Committee on Regional Vitalization of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Special Committee on Regional Vitalization of the House of Representatives.
Meeting and Banquet with State Guests, Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Netherlands
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands during Their Majesties’ visit to Japan as state guests. Following this, Prime Minister and Mrs. Abe hosted a banquet.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
Headquarters for Healthcare and Medical Strategy Promotion
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth meeting of the Headquarters for Healthcare and Medical Strategy Promotion at the Prime Minister's Office.
Courtesy Call from the Chairman of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union Group in the Bundestag of Germany
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H. E. Mr. Volker Kauder, Chairman of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) Group in the Bundestag of the Federal Republic of Germany, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Education Rebuilding Implementation Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 26th meeting of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from th Speaker of the House of People’s Representatives of Ethiopia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Abadula Gemeda, Speaker of the House of People’s Representatives of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Attends the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Ministerial Meeting on the Response to the Ebola Virus Disease
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting of relevant Cabinet members on responses to the Ebola virus disease, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and His Delegation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from a delegation led by H.E. Mr. Ui Hwa Chung, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea , at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends the Air Review Held on the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the air review held on the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces at Hyakuri Base of the Air Self-Defense Force.
The Prime Minister Attends the Memorial Service for Members of the Self-Defense Forces Who Lost Their Lives on Duty
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the FY2014 Memorial Service for Members of the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) Who Lost Their Lives on Duty held at the Ministry of Defense.
Japan-Georgia Summit Meeting and Other Events
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with H.E. Mr. Giorgi Margvelashvili, the President of Georgia, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Chiefs of Staff and Other Officials of Air Forces in the Indo-Pacific Region
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Chiefs of Staff and other officials of air forces in the Indo-Pacific region at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of Managing Editors of the Member Companies of Kyodo News
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of managing editors of the member companies of Kyodo News held in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Attends the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the opening ceremony of the 27th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) held in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Attends a Gathering of the Representatives of the National Federation of Small Business Associations
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a nationwide gathering of representatives of SME associations held at a hotel in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Attends the Memorial Service for Police Officers Who Lost Their Lives on Duty and for Citizens Who Lost Their Lives Assisting with Police Duties
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Memorial Service for Police Officers Who Lost Their Lives on Duty and for Citizens Who Lost Their Lives Assisting with Police Duties, held in Tokyo.
Reception for the 50th Anniversary of the Start of Operations of the Tokaido Shinkansen
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Start of Operations of the Tokaido Shinkansen at a hotel in Tokyo.
Council for Science, Technology and Innovation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Nobel Prize in Physics recipient Professor Hiroshi Amano of Nagoya University
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Professor Hiroshi Amano of Nagoya University, recipient of the 2014 Nobel Prize for Physics, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Government-Labor-Management Meeting for Realizing a Positive Cycle of the Economy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the second Government-Labor-Management Meeting for Realizing a Positive Cycle of the Economy in 2014 at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 17th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the American Jewish Committee
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the American Jewish Committee at the Prime Minister’s Office.
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.
Forum for Consultations between the National and Regional Governments
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the second meeting in FY2014 of the Forum for Consultations between the National and Regional Governments at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting with Editors of Women’s Magazines
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with editors of women’s magazines in regard to the promotion of women’s activities, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Giving Letters of Assignment of Appointment to Post (Ministers)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave letters of assignment of appointment to post to Ms. Yoko Kamikawa as Minister of Justice; and to Mr. Yoichi Miyazawa as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, as well as Minister in charge of Industrial Competitiveness, Minister in charge of the Response to the Economic Impact caused by the Nuclear Accident, and Minister of State for the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation.
Council for Promoting the Alleviation of the Burden of Futenma Air Station
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the third meeting of the Council for Promoting the Alleviation of the Burden of Futenma Air Station at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Secretary of Commerce of the United States of America, and members of U.S. corporations
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hon. Penny Pritzker, Secretary of Commerce of the United States of America, and members of U.S. corporations, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Liaison Council of Government and Ruling and Opposition Parties Institutions for Measures against Abduction Issue
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the sixth meeting of the Liaison Council of Government and Ruling and Opposition Parties Institutions for Measures against Abduction Issue at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Chrysanthemum Ambassadors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Chrysanthemum Ambassadors at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Annual Conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) 2014
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Annual Conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) 2014 held in Tokyo, in the presence of Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan, and gave a speech.
The Prime Minister Attends the ASEM 10 Summit Meeting and Other Events: Second Day
On October 17 (local time), during his visit to the Italian Republic to attend the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) 10 Summit Meeting and other events, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks in the morning with H.E. Mr. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, President of the Russian Federation, and attended a Summit Meeting retreat session. Later, the Prime Minister attended the closing ceremony of the ASEM 10 Summit Meeting.
The Prime Minister Attends the ASEM 10 Summit Meeting and Other Events: First Day
On October 16 (local time), during his visit to the Italian Republic to attend the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) 10 Summit Meeting and other events, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks in the morning with H.E. General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, and H.E. Mr. Nguyen Tan Dung, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. Following this, the Prime Minister delivered a speech at the closing session of the Asia-Europe Business Forum (AEBF) and then held talks with H.E. Mr. Matteo Renzi, President of the Council of Ministers of Italy.
The Prime Minister Attends the Inauguration Ceremony for the Promotion Office for Creating a Society in Which All Women Shine and Delivers an Address
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a ceremony of raising a signboard for the Promotion Office for Creating a Society in which All Women Shine, and also delivered an address to the staff.
The Prime Minister Attends the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
The Prime Minister Visits Miyagi Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Miyagi Prefecture to gauge the progress of the reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Advisory Meeting of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first advisory meeting of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games held in Tokyo.
Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games held in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Honors Contributors to the Building of Safe and Reassuring Communities
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a ceremony to commend contributors to the building of safe and reassuring communities in FY2014 at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Son of Late Olympian Abebe Bikila
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Yetnayet Abebe Bikila , son of late Olympian Abebe Bikila, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council on National Strategic Special Zones
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the ninth meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting of the Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Headquarters for Creating a Society in which All Women Shine
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Headquarters for Creating a Society in which All Women Shine, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, the Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy and Trade of Luxembourg
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.R.H. Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and H.R.H. Stéphanie, Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, as well as H.E. Etienne Schneider, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy and Trade of Luxembourg.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.
Congratulatory Telephone Call to Nobel Prize in Physics recipient Professor Isamu Akasaki
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a congratulatory telephone call to Professor Isamu Akasaki of Meijo University, recipient of the 2014 Nobel Prize for Physics.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
The Ceremony to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Nippon Budokan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Ceremony to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Nippon Budokan held in Tokyo.
Science and Technology in Society (STS) Forum
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Science and Technology in Society (STS) Forum Annual Meeting 2014 held in Kyoto.
The Prime Minister Receives a Request to Strengthen and Improve Promotion of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request at the Prime Minister's Office on strengthening and improving promotion of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
The Prime Minister Attends the Plenary Session of the House of Councillors (Interpellation Session)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 16th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends the Plenary Sessions of the House of Councillors and the House of Representatives (Interpellation Sessions)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors in the morning, and the plenary session of the House of Representatives in the afternoon.
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