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The Prime Minister in Action
December 2016
Visit to the United States: Second Day
On December 27 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting Honolulu in the United States of America, visited the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.
Visit to the United States: First Day
On December 26 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Honolulu in the United States of America.
Impromptu Press Conference on the Visit to the United States
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held an impromptu press conference at Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport).
Courtesy Call from the Astronaut Takuya Onishi
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the astronaut Mr. Takuya Onishi at the Prime Minister's Office.
57th Press Photo Exhibition 2016
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the 57th Press Photo Exhibition 2016 held in Tokyo.
Awards Ceremony for Long-Serving Employees of the Cabinet and Cabinet Office
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a ceremony held at the Prime Minister's Office to present awards to long-serving employees of the Cabinet and Cabinet Office.
Meeting with Former Islanders of the Northern Territories
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with former islanders of the Northern Territories, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting with the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (RENGO)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with Mr. Rikio Kozu, President of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (RENGO), and others at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Promotion Headquarters
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Promotion Headquarters at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 22nd meeting in 2016 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
Ministerial Council on the Strengthening of the Maritime Security System
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Strengthening of the Maritime Security System, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Joint Japan-U.S. Announcement on the Return of a Major Portion of the Northern Training Area
On December 21, 2016, at the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a Japan-U.S. Joint Announcement on the Return of a Major Portion of the Northern Training Area (NTA) with H.E. Ms. Caroline Kennedy, Ambassador of the United States to Japan.
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.
Joint Meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation and the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe jointly held the 24th meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation, and the 21st meeting in FY2016 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council for the Realization of Work Style Reform
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth meeting of the Council for the Realization of Work Style Reform, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Research Institute of Japan National Seminar
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the national seminar organized by the Research Institute of Japan in Tokyo and delivered a speech.
Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the Prime Minister's Office.
Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 44th meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Headquarters for Promoting Decentralization Reform
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the tenth meeting of the Headquarters for Promoting Decentralization Reform at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council on Investments for the Future
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the third meeting of the Council on Investments for the Future at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Forum for Consultations between the National and Regional Governments
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the third meeting in FY2016 of the Forum for Consultations between the National and Regional Governments at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Commemorative Ceremony of the 60th Anniversary of Japan's Accession to the United Nations
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Commemorative Ceremony of the 60th Anniversary of Japan's Accession to the United Nations in Tokyo in the presence of Their Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.
Japan-Russia Summit Meeting and Other Events: Second Day
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, President of the Russian Federation, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan-Russia Summit Meeting and Other Events: First Day
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, President of the Russian Federation, in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Press Conference on the Approaching Meeting with the President of Russia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport).
Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eleventh meeting of the Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan at the Prime Minister's Office.
World Assembly for Women in Tokyo (WAW! Tokyo 2016) Public Forum and Related Events
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo (WAW! Tokyo 2016).
Ceremony to Commend Leading Companies Where Women Shine
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a ceremony to Commend Leading Companies Where Women Shine, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting of the Committee on Health, Labour, and Welfare of the House of Councillors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Health, Labour, and Welfare of the House of Councillors.
Drill for Countermeasures against Novel Influenza and Other Diseases
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe conducted a drill for countermeasures against novel influenza and other diseases at the Prime Minister's Office.
Strategic Headquarters for Space Development
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 14th meeting of the Strategic Headquarters for Space Development at the Prime Minister's Office.
Dinner Banquet Hosted by the Prime Minister for Speakers and Others from the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo (WAW! Tokyo 2016)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a dinner banquet at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence for invited speakers and others from the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo (WAW! Tokyo 2016).
Council on National Strategic Special Zones
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 26th meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones at the Prime Minister's Office.
Presentation Ceremony of the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Appreciation for Saving Another Person’s Life
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the presentation ceremony of the Prime Minister's certificate of appreciation at the Prime Minister's Office to commend those who placed themselves in danger to save another person's life.
Meeting with Former Islanders of the Northern Territories
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with former islanders of the Northern Territories, at the Prime Minister's Official Residence.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Construction of the New National Stadium
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the New National Stadium, held in Tokyo.
Visit to Fukushima Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Fukushima Prefecture.
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 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.”
Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Response to the Mass Stabbing Incident at the Facility for the Disabled
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a Meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Response to the Mass Stabbing Incident at the Facility for the Disabled, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Year-End Economist's Party
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Year-End Economist's Party, held in Tokyo.
Meeting with the Prime Minister and Workers to Exchange Views on Work Style Reform
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted the fourth “Meeting with the Prime Minister and Workers to Exchange Views on Work Style Reform,” at the Prime Minister's Office.
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.”
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 20th meeting in 2016 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Committee on Fundamental National Policies Joint Meeting of Both Houses at the Diet (Party Leaders' Debate)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a party leaders’ debate with Ms. Renho, President of the Democratic Party; Mr. Kazuo Shii, Chair of the Executive Committee of the Japanese Communist Party; and Mr. Toranosuke Katayama, Joint Secretary General of Nippon Ishin no Kai, at the Committee on Fundamental National Policies Joint Meeting of Both Houses at the Diet.
Meeting with the Prime Minister and Workers to Exchange Views on Work Style Reform
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted the third “Meeting with the Prime Minister and Workers to Exchange Views on Work Style Reform,” at the Prime Minister's Office.
Courtesy Call from the US Secretary of Defense
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hon. Ashton Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States of America, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Courtesy Call from the Governor of Tottori Prefecture, People Involved with Tourism in Tottori Prefecture, and Others
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Shinji Hirai, Governor of Tottori Prefecture, people involved with tourism in Tottori Prefecture, and others at the Prime Minister's Office.
Press Conference on the Upcoming Meeting with the President Obama of the United States and Visit to Pearl Harbor
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office on the upcoming meeting with the Honorable Barack H. Obama, President of the United States of America, and a visit to Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
Education Rebuilding Implementation Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 39th meeting of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
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.”
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.
Gathering of "Discover the Treasures of Farming, Mountain and Fishing Villages”
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Gathering of "Discover the Treasures of Farming, Mountain and Fishing Villages" at the Prime Minister's Office.
Plenary Session of the House of Councillors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors.
Meeting among Four Ministers Regarding the Abduction Issue
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the Meeting among Four Ministers Regarding the Abduction Issue at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan-Singapore Summit Meeting and Other Events
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Dr. Tony Tan Keng Yam, President of the Republic of Singapore, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the Liaison Council of Municipalities in Nemuro Subprefecture for the Development of Regions near the Northern Territories
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Liaison Council of Municipalities in Nemuro Subprefecture for the Development of Regions near the Northern Territories at the Prime Minister's Office.
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.”
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