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September 2016

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[September 30, 2016]

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 15th meeting in 2016 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[September 29, 2016]

Plenary Session of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[September 28, 2016]

Japan-Singapore Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, at Akasaka Palace State Guest House.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the plenary session of the House of Councillors (1)
[September 28, 2016]

Plenary Sessions of the House of Councillors and the House of Representatives

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.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[September 27, 2016]

Council for the Realization of Work Style Reform

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Council for the Realization of Work Style Reform, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[September 27, 2016]

Plenary Session of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a policy speech during the plenary session of the House of Representatives (1)
[September 26, 2016]

Policy Speech by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to the 192nd Session of the Diet

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a policy speech to the 192nd Session of the Diet during the plenary sessions of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the press conference (1)
[September 23, 2016]

Prime Minister's Visit to Cuba: Second Day

On September 23 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting Havana in the Republic of Cuba, held a press conference. Afterwards, he offered flowers at the Memorial Monument for Cubans of Japanese Descent.

Photograph of the Prime Minister shaking hands with the President of the Council of State of Cuba
[September 22, 2016]

Prime Minister's Visit to Cuba: First Day

On September 22 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Havana in the Republic of Cuba.

Photograph of the address at the General Debate (1)
[September 21, 2016]

Prime Minister’s Visit to the United States: Third Day

On September 21 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting New York in the United States, participated in a dialogue with members of the financial sector and then attended a high-level meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Syria. Prime Minister Abe also met with H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkey , and then received a courtesy call from the Hon. Joseph R. Biden Jr., Vice President of the United States of America .

Photograph of the Prime Minister shaking hands with the Secretary-General of the United Nations
[September 20, 2016]

Prime Minister’s Visit to the United States: Second Day

On September 20 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is currently visiting New York in the United States, attended the Third Japan-Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting; the Leaders’ Summit on Refugees hosted by the Hon. Barack H. Obama, President of the United States of America ; and the HeForShe Reception.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a Global Citizen Award
[September 19, 2016]

Prime Minister’s Visit to the United States: First Day

On September 18 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited New York in the United States of America.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the Citizens’ Rally (1)
[September 17, 2016]

Citizens’ Rally: “The Decisive Juncture Continues, We Will Rescue All the Abductees through Sanctions and International Collaboration!” and Meeting with the Families of Abductees

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with the families of abductees and attended a Citizens’ Rally, “The Decisive Juncture Continues, We Will Rescue All the Abductees through Sanctions and International Collaboration!” in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the meeting (1)
[September 16, 2016]

Meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a request (1)
[September 16, 2016]

The Prime Minister Receives a Request from the Headquarters for North Korean Abductions and the Foreign Affairs Division of the LDP

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request from the Headquarters for North Korean Abductions and the Foreign Affairs Division of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[September 15, 2016]

Council for Science, Technology and Innovation

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 22nd meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[September 15, 2016]

The General Meeting of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 124th General Meeting of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the exchange of views with farmers and others (1)
[September 14, 2016]

Visit to Hokkaido Prefecture for an Inspection of the State of Damage Caused by Typhoon No. 10, 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Hokkaido Prefecture in order to gauge the state of damage caused by Typhoon No. 10.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[September 12, 2016]

The Prime Minister Hosts a Gathering Accompanying the Meeting of the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Force Senior Personnel

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a gathering accompanying the Meeting of the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Force (SDF) Senior Personnel, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[September 12, 2016]

Regulatory Reform Promotion Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Regulatory Reform Promotion Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[September 12, 2016]

Courtesy Call from First Term Students of Marine Security Policy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from first term students of marine security policy at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[September 12, 2016]

Council on Investments for the Future

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Council on Investments for the Future at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[September 12, 2016]

Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[September 12, 2016]

Ceremony to Present the Prime Minister's Commendation to Contributors for Disaster Prevention

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the ceremony to present the Prime Minister's Commendation to contributors for disaster prevention for FY2016 held at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the Meeting of the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Force Senior Personnel (1)
[September 12, 2016]

Meeting of the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Force Senior Personnel

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 50th Meeting of the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Force Senior Personnel held at the Ministry of Defense building, and delivered an address.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[September 9, 2016]

Council on National Strategic Special Zones

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 23nd meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[September 9, 2016]

Government Tax Commission

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Government Tax Commission at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the East Asia Summit (EAS) Meeting
[September 8, 2016]

ASEAN-related Summit Meetings and Other Events: Third Day

On September 8 (local time), Prime Minster Abe, who is visiting Vientiane in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to attend Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related Summit Meetings, participated in the East Asia Summit (EAS) Meeting.

Photograph of the Japan-ASEAN Summit Meeting (1)
[September 7, 2016]

ASEAN-related Summit Meetings and Other Events: Second Day

Prime Minster Abe, who is visiting Vientiane in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to attend the ASEAN-related Summit Meetings and other events, participated in the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit Meeting, Japan-ASEAN Summit Meeting, ASEAN Plus Three Summit Meeting, and Japan-Mekong Summit Meeting.

Photograph of the Japan-Laos joint press announcement (1)
[September 6, 2016]

ASEAN-related Summit Meetings and Other Events: First Day

On September 6 (local time), Prime Minister Abe visited Vientiane in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to attend Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related summit meetings.

Photograph of the press conference
[September 5, 2016]

G20 Hangzhou Summit and Other Events: Second Day

On September 5 (local time) Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting Hangzhou in the People’s Republic of China to attend the G20 Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy, attended Session-II of the G20 Summit, on the theme of “More Effective and Efficient Global Economic and Financial Governance.” Following this, the Prime Minister held talks with H.E. Mr. Michel Miguel Elias Temer Lulia, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, and then attended Session-III of the G20 Summit, on the theme of “Robust International Trade and Investment.”

Photograph of the commemorative photo session (1)(Pool Photo)
[September 4, 2016]

G20 Hangzhou Summit and Other Events: First Day

On September 4 (local time) Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Hangzhou in the People’s Republic of China to attend the G20 Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech at the Plenary Session of the Eastern Economic Forum (1)
[September 3, 2016]

Eastern Economic Forum and Other Events: Second Day

On September 3 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was visiting Vladivostok in the Russian Federation to attend the second Eastern Economic Forum and other events, held a meeting with people involved with Japanese businesses, and then attended the opening ceremony of the Primorsky Aquarium. Afterwards, he attended the Plenary Session of the Eastern Economic Forum. Lastly, he offered flowers at a memorial monument for Japanese Detainees.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands (1)
[September 2, 2016]

Eastern Economic Forum and Other Events: First Day

On September 2 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Vladivostok in the Russian Federation to attend the second Eastern Economic Forum and other events.

Photograph of the Prime Minister raising a signboard
[September 2, 2016]

Inauguration Ceremony and Address at the Secretariat for Promoting the Realization of Work Style Reform

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a ceremony of raising a signboard for the Secretariat for Promoting the Realization of Work Style Reform, and also delivered an address to the staff.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[September 1, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the G7 Lower House Speakers

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the G7 Lower House Speakers at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister shaking hands with the Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
[September 1, 2016]

Meeting with the Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with H.R.H. Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address during joint disaster prevention drills by the nine municipalities in the Kanto region
[September 1, 2016]

Disaster Prevention Day Drills for FY2016

The annual comprehensive disaster prevention drills for 2016 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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