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November 2018
G20 Buenos Aires Summit: First and Second Days
On November 29 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Buenos Aires in the Argentine Republic to attend the G20 Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy and other events. On the following day, November 30 (local time), the Prime Minister attended a retreat session. Following that, he was then welcomed by H.E. Mr. Mauricio Macri, President of the Argentine Republic, and attended to a commemorative photograph session. After wards, he attended the opening session where President Macri of Argentina delivered his opening remarks.
Press Conference on Attending the G20 Buenos Aires Summit and Other Matters
On November 29, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport).
Plenary Session of the House of Councillors
On November 28, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors.
Meeting with the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture
On November 28, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with Mr. Denny Tamaki, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
National Congress of Town and Village Mayors
On November 28, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the National Congress of Town and Village Mayors held in Tokyo.
Japan-Jordan Summit Meeting and Other Events
On November 27, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting and other events with His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Headquarters on Creating Dynamism in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Industries and Local Communities
On November 27, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 24th meeting of the Headquarters on Creating Dynamism in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Industries and Local Communities at the Prime Minister's Office.
Ministerial Meeting on Emergency Inspection of Critical Infrastructure
On November 27, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second Ministerial Meeting on Emergency Inspection of Critical Infrastructure, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Joint Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy, Council on Investments for the Future, et al.
On November 26, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a joint meeting of the 15th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy in 2018, the 22nd meeting of the Council on Investments for the Future, the Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy, and the Council for Promotion of Regulatory Reform, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors
On November 26, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.
Courtesy Call from the 2025 Japan World Exposition Committee
On November 26, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the 2025 Japan World Exposition Committee at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
On November 26, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
Visit to Fukushima Prefecture
On November 24, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Fukushima Prefecture.
Gathering of “Discover the Treasures of Farming, Mountain and Fishing Villages”
On November 22, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Gathering of “Discover the Treasures of Farming, Mountain and Fishing Villages” at the Prime Minister's Office.
Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues
On November 22, 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.
Council for Science, Technology and Innovation
On November 22, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 40th meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy
On November 21, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 16th meeting of the Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan at the Prime Minister’s Office.
National Convention of the Chairpersons of Town and Village Assemblies
On November 21, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 62nd National Convention of the Chairpersons of Town and Village Assemblies held in Tokyo.
Courtesy Call from the National Council for Youth Mayors
On November 21, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the National Council for Youth Mayors at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
On November 20, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 14th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy in 2018 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria
On November 20, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Ms. Tsveta Karayancheva, President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Japan-Burkina Faso Summit Meeting and Other Events
On November 19, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Roch Marc Christian Kabore, President of Burkina Faso, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council for Promotion of Regulatory Reform
On November 19, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 40th meeting of the Council for Promotion of Regulatory Reform at the Prime Minister’s Office.
APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and Other Events: Second Day
On November 18, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting the Independent State of Papua New Guinea to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting, was welcomed by the Hon. Peter O'Neill, Prime Minister of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.
APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and Other Events: First Day
On November 17, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Independent State of Papua New Guinea to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
Visit to Australia: Second Day
On November 17, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting the Commonwealth of Australia, inspected the patrol vessel Echigo, and delivered an address to its crew. Following that, the Prime Minister visited the memorial dedicated to Submarine I-124, where he offered a wreath and observed a moment of silence.
Visit to Australia: First Day
On November 16, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Commonwealth of Australia.
ASEAN-related Summit Meetings and Other Events: Second Day
On November 15, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting the Republic of Singapore for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related Summit Meetings and other events, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore .
ASEAN-related Summit Meetings and Other Events: First Day
On November 14, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Republic of Singapore to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related Summit Meetings and other events.
Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
On November 13, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Courtesy Call from the Vice President of the United States and Other Events
On November 13, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Honorable. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States of America, at the Prime Minister’s Office. Afterwards, the Prime Minister held a joint press announcement with Vice President Pence.
Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties
On November 12, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
On November 12, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 13th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy in 2018 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The National Governors’ Conference
On November 9, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the National Governors’ Conference held at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Receives the FY2017 Audit Report
On November 9, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received the FY2017 Audit Report from Ms. Mari Yanagi, Acting President of the Board of Audit, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Drill for Countermeasures against Novel Influenza and Other Diseases
On November 9, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe conducted a drill for countermeasures against novel influenza and other diseases at the Prime Minister's Office.
Courtesy Call from the Director-General of the WTO
On November 8, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Roberto Azevêdo, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting of the Budget Committee and the Plenary Session of the House of Councillors
On November 7, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee and the plenary session of the House of Councillors.
Council on Investments for the Future
On November 6, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 21st meeting of the Council on Investments for the Future at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey
On November 6, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Japan-Malaysia Summit Meeting and Other Events
On November 6, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors
On November 5, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.
FY2018 Fall Special Exhibition: The Meiji Restoration 150th Anniversary Commemoration “The Dynamic Period of Meiji: The Dawn of Modern Japan”
On November 4, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the FY2018 Fall Special Exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Meiji Restoration, “The Dynamic Period of Meiji: The Dawn of Modern Japan,” held at the National Archives of Japan.
Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
On November 2, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Meeting with the President of Micronesia and Others
On November 2, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Peter Martin Christian, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, and others, at the Diet.
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
Self-Defense Forces Day Annual Reception
On November 1, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Self-Defense Forces Day Annual Reception held in Tokyo.
Ceremony to Commemorate the Launch of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System “Michibiki” Service
On November 1, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the ceremony to commemorate the launch of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) “Michibiki” Service, held in Tokyo.
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
On November 1, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
