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The Prime Minister in Action
April 2018
Visit to the Middle East: First and Second Days
On April 29, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Press Occasion on the Visit to the Middle East
On April 29, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting with the Director of the National Intelligence Service of the ROK
On April 29, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with Mr. Seo Hoon, Director of the National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea (ROK), at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Press Occasion on the Summit Telephone Talk with President Trump of the United States
On April 28, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence.
The Ceremony of Awarding the MIDORI Prize
On April 27, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 12th Ceremony of Awarding the MIDORI Prize held at the Parliamentary Museum, in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan.
Courtesy Call from a Delegation from the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour
On April 27, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Gilberto Silva, a former member of the Brazilian national football team, and other members of a delegation from the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour at the Prime Minister's Office.
Interim Report from the Ruling Parties’ Working Team on the Reform of Public Document Management
Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the report
Press Occasion on the Inter-Korean Summit Meeting
On April 27, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion at the Prime Minister's Office.
Proposal from the LDP Special Mission Committee on Economic Structural Reform
Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal
Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
On April 27, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Headquarters for the Promotion of Integrated Resorts
On April 27, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the third meeting of the Headquarters for the Promotion of Integrated Resorts at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Urban Renaissance Headquarters
On April 26, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 37th meeting of the Urban Renaissance Headquarters at the Prime Minister's Office.
Courtesy Call from the Commander of U.S. Pacific Command
On April 26, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Admiral Harry B. Harris, Jr., Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Initial Proposal from the LDP Headquarters for Cybersecurity Measures
On April 26, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received an initial proposal from the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) Headquarters for Cybersecurity Measures, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors
On April 26, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.
Presentation of the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Appreciation for Japanese Athletes who Participated in the PyeongChang Olympic and Paralympic Games and Other Events
On April 26, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a presentation ceremony of the Prime Minister’s certificate of appreciation and other events for the Japanese teams and associated members who participated in the PyeongChang Olympic and Paralympic Games, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
On April 26, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
Meeting with the King and Queen of Sweden and Other Events
On April 25, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf and Her Majesty Queen Silvia of the Kingdom of Sweden at Akasaka Palace State Guest House. After that, the Prime Minister hosted a banquet.
Ministerial Council on the Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework
On April 25, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the second meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
On April 24, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth meeting in 2018 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council for the Protection of Information
On April 23, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the seventh meeting of the Council for the Protection of Information at the Prime Minister's Office.
“Citizens’ Rally: Demand Again that the Government Rescue All the Abductees this Year” and Other Events
On April 22, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with the families of abductees and attended a Citizens’ Rally, “Demand Again that the Government Rescue All the Abductees this Year” in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Hosts a Cherry Blossom Viewing Party
On April 21, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a cherry blossom viewing party at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo.
Press Occasion on the Cessation of Nuclear and Ballistic Missile Tests by North Korea
On April 21, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion in Tokyo.
Visit to the United States: Second Day
On April 18, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting Palm Beach, Florida in the United States of America, played golf with the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States. Afterwards, Prime Minister Abe held talks and a joint press conference with President Trump.
Visit to the United States: First Day
On April 17, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Palm Beach, Florida in the United States of America.
Press Occasion on the Visit to the United States
On April 17, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues
On April 16, 2018, 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.
Courtesy Call from the State Councilor and Foreign Minister for China
On April 16, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister for the People’s Republic of China, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from a Delegation of the Takatsuki Jazz Street Committee
On April 16, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from members of the Takatsuki Jazz Street Committee at the Prime Minister's Office.
Presentation of a Gravel Boulder by the Mayor of Ibigawa Town in Gifu Prefecture and Others
On April 16, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was presented with a boulder formed from gravel by Mr. Kazuhiro Tomida , Mayor of Ibigawa Town in Gifu Prefecture, and others, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Regulatory Reform Promotion Council
On April 16, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 28th meeting of the Regulatory Reform Promotion Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Press Occasion on the Attack on Syria by the United States, the United Kingdom, and France (2)
On April 14, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Press Occasion on the Attack on Syria by the United States, the United Kingdom, and France (1)
On April 14, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion in Osaka City.
Visit to Osaka Prefecture
On April 13, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Osaka Prefecture.
Joint Meeting of the Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters and the Ministerial Meeting Concerning Measures Against Crime
On April 13, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a joint meeting of the Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters and the Ministerial Meeting Concerning Measures Against Crime at the Prime Minister's Office.
Request from the LDP Project Team for Reviewing Comprehensive Measures Against North Korea
On April 12, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request from the LDP Project Team for Reviewing Comprehensive Measures Against North Korea at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
On April 12, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 4th meeting in 2018 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan-Switzerland Summit Meeting and Other Events
On April 12, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Alain Berset, President and Head of the Federal Department of Home Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Request from the Parliamentarian League for Early Repatriation of Japanese Citizens Kidnapped by North Korea
On April 12, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request from the Parliamentarian League for Early Repatriation of Japanese Citizens Kidnapped by North Korea, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Courtesy Call from Miss Japan Goddess of Greenery, the Japan Cherry Blossom Queen, and Others (Green Feather Campaign)
On April 12, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from Miss Japan Goddess of Greenery, the Japan Cherry Blossom Queen, and others on the occasion of the Green Feather Campaign.
Courtesy Call from the Secretary-General of the OECD
On April 12, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Angel Gurría , Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council on Investments for the Future
On April 12, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 15th meeting of the Council on Investments for the Future at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Japan-Bhutan Summit Meeting and Other Events
On April 11, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Dasho Tshering Tobgay , Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bhutan, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
On April 11, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
Courtesy Call from the Minister of National Defence of Viet Nam
On April 10, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. General Ngo Xuan Lich, Minister of National Defence of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the Hamburg Cherry Blossom Queen and Others
On April 10, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hamburg Cherry Blossom Queen, the Japan Cherry Blossom Queen, and others at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting with the Governor of the Bank of Japan
On April 9, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office with Mr. Haruhiko Kuroda, Governor of the Bank of Japan, upon Mr. Kuroda’s reappointment as Governor.
Audit Committee of the House of Councillors
On April 9, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Audit Committee of the House of Councillors.
Courtesy Call from a Delegation of Legislators Participating in the U.S.-Japan Legislative Exchange Program
On April 6, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from a delegation of legislators participating in the U.S.-Japan Legislative Exchange Program at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan-Iraq Summit Meeting and Other Events
On April 5, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Dr. Haider Al-Abadi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq , at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council for Science, Technology and Innovation
On April 5, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 38th meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Tokyo Conference on Supporting Job Creation and Vocational Training to Facilitate Weapons Reduction for Iraqi Society
On April 5, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Tokyo Conference on Supporting Job Creation and Vocational Training to Facilitate Weapons Reduction for Iraqi Society.
Courtesy Call from the Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey
On April 4, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Prof. Dr. Recep Akdağ, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Inauguration Ceremony of the Joint-Training for the New Civil Servants
On April 4, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 52nd ceremony held in Tokyo inaugurating the joint training for new civil servants, and delivered an address to them.
Arab Japan Day Reception
On April 3, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Arab Japan Day Reception held in Tokyo.
Courtesy Call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates
On April 3, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates , at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties
On April 2, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the Prime Minister's Office.
