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November 2016

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal (1)
[November 30, 2016]

Proposal from the LDP and New Komeito on Education

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and New Komeito on education.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[November 29, 2016]

Council for the Realization of Work Style Reform

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[November 29, 2016]

Celebration to Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of the National Federation of Small Business Associations

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a celebration to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the National Federation of Small Business Associations, held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[November 29, 2016]

Headquarters on Creating Dynamism in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Industries and Local Communities

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 20th meeting of the Headquarters on Creating Dynamism in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Industries and Local Communities at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[November 28, 2016]

The National Governors’ Conference

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Government-hosted National Governors’ Conference at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[November 28, 2016]

Regulatory Reform Promotion Council

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[November 28, 2016]

Administrative Reform Promotion Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 25th meeting of the Administrative Reform Promotion Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[November 28, 2016]

Plenary Session of the House of Councillors

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the meeting (1)
[November 25, 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 delivering an address (1)
[November 25, 2016]

The General Assembly of Japan's National Council for Export Promotion of Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Processed Foods (JAECAP 2016)

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the General Assembly of Japan's National Council for Export Promotion of Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Processed Foods (JAECAP 2016) held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister giving a report at the plenary session of the House of Councillors (1)
[November 25, 2016]

Plenary Session of the House of Councillors and a Meeting of the Committee on Health, Labour, and Welfare of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors in the morning, and a Meeting of the Committee on Health, Labour, and Welfare of the House of Representatives in the afternoon.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[November 24, 2016]

“Beauty of Japan” Comprehensive Project Advisory Panel and Japonisme 2018 Comprehensive Promotion Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth meeting of the “Beauty of Japan” Comprehensive Project Advisory Panel and the first meeting of the Japonisme 2018 Comprehensive Promotion Council at the Prime Minister's Office

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[November 24, 2016]

Meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Councillors on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Councillors on the Trans-Pacific Partnership. During the Special Committee meeting, concentrated deliberations were held on the “Request for approval of the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership” and the “Bill on the Development of Related Legislation Following the Conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.”

Photograph of the Prime Minister shaking hands with the President of Argentina
[November 21, 2016]

Visit to Argentina

On November 21 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Buenos Aires in the Argentine Republic.

Photograph of the leaders’ commemorative photograph session (1)(pool photo)
[November 20, 2016]

APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and Other Events: Third Day

On November 20 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting Lima in the Republic of Peru to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting, was welcomed by H.E. Mr. Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, President of the Republic of Peru . Afterwards, Prime Minister Abe attended the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, followed by a leaders’ commemorative photograph session.

Photograph of the Prime Minister being welcomed by the President of Peru (pool photo)
[November 19, 2016]

APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and Other Events: Second Day

On November 19 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting Lima in the Republic of Peru to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting, attended an exchange with Peruvians of Japanese descent, and then visited the Japanese Peruvian Centennial Clinic.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[November 18, 2016]

APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and Other Events: First Day

On November 18 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Lima in the Republic of Peru to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting and other events.

Photograph of the Prime Minister shaking hands with the President-elect of the United States (1)
[November 17, 2016]

Meeting with the President-elect of the United States

On November 17 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited New York in the United States of America.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press conference
[November 17, 2016]

Press Conference on the Approaching Meeting with the President-elect of the United States and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport).

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[November 16, 2016]

Council for the Realization of Work Style Reform

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

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[November 16, 2016]

Japan-Malaysia Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Dato’ Seri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[November 16, 2016]

General Meeting of the Japan Association of City Mayors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a General Meeting of the Japan Association of City Mayors held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[November 15, 2016]

Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership/Abe Fellowship 25th Anniversary Reception

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 25th Anniversary Reception of the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership and the Abe Fellowship, held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[November 15, 2016]

Meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Councillors on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Councillors on the Trans-Pacific Partnership. During the Special Committee meeting, concentrated deliberations were held on the “Request for approval of the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership” and the “Bill on the Development of Related Legislation Following the Conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.”

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[November 15, 2016]

Ministerial Council on Measures for the Prevention of Traffic Accidents by Elderly Drivers

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting of the Ministerial Council on Measures for the Prevention of Traffic Accidents by Elderly Drivers, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[November 14, 2016]

Japan-Germany Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Dr. Joachim Gauck, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[November 14, 2016]

Meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Councillors on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Councillors on the Trans-Pacific Partnership. During the Special Committee meeting, the Prime Minister answered general questions from the Committee members on the “Request for approval of the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership” and the “Bill on the Development of Related Legislation Following the Conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.”

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (Nuclear Energy Disaster Prevention Drill)
[November 13, 2016]

Nuclear Energy Disaster Prevention Drill

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe conducted the FY2016 Nuclear Energy Disaster Prevention Drill at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of both leaders visiting the factory (1)
[November 12, 2016]

The Leaders of Japan and India Visit Hyogo Prefecture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Hyogo Prefecture together with H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hand
[November 11, 2016]

Japan-India Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[November 11, 2016]

Plenary Session of the House of Councillors

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[November 10, 2016]

Council on Investments for the Future

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press conference
[November 9, 2016]

Press Conference on the Election of Mr. Donald Trump as the Next President of the United States of America

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference on the election of Mr. Donald Trump as the next President of the United States of America at the Prime Minister’s Office.

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

Council on National Strategic Special Zones

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 25th meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[November 9, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the Mayor of Yachimata City, Chiba Prefecture and Local Peanut Producers

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from Mr. Shinji Kitamura, Mayor of Yachimata City, Chiba Prefecture, and local peanut producers.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a congratulatory address
[November 9, 2016]

National Convention of the Chairpersons of Town and Village Assemblies

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 60th National Convention of the Chairpersons of Town and Village Assemblies held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[November 8, 2016]

Gathering for the One-Year Anniversary of the National Movement to Support Children’s Futures

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Gathering for the One-Year Anniversary of the National Movement to Support Children’s Futures at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[November 8, 2016]

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 18th meeting in 2016 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[November 8, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Hon. Justin Muturi, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Kenya, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[November 7, 2016]

Japan-Kazakhstan Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Nursultan Abishevich Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[November 7, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from General David L. Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the FY2015 Audit Report (1)
[November 7, 2016]

The Prime Minister Receives the FY2015 Audit Report

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received the FY2015 Audit Report from Mr. Teruhiko Kawato, Commissioner (President) of the Board of Audit, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[November 7, 2016]

Regulatory Reform Promotion Council

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[November 7, 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 answering questions (1)
[November 4, 2016]

Meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Representatives on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Representatives on the Trans-Pacific Partnership. During the Special Committee meeting, the Prime Minister answered closing questions from the Committee members on the “Request for approval of the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership” and the “Bill on the Development of Related Legislation Following the Conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.”

Photograph of the Prime Minister shaking hands with the State Counsellor of Myanmar
[November 2, 2016]

Meeting with the State Counsellor of Myanmar and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting and other events with H.E. Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, at Akasaka Palace State Guest House.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the reception
[November 1, 2016]

Ministry of Defense and Japan Self-Defense Forces Anniversary Reception

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Ministry of Defense and Japan Self-Defense Forces Anniversary Reception held in Tokyo.

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

Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the tenth meeting of the Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan at the Prime Minister's Office.

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

Courtesy Call from the President of the Inter-American Development Bank

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Luis Alberto Moreno, President of the Inter-American Development Bank, at the Prime Minister's Office.

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

Plenary Session of the House of Representatives

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

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