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April 2013
The Prime Minister Visits the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Second Day of the Prime Minister's Visit to Russia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting the Russian Federation, attended the Japan-Russia Forum and other events.
First Day of the Prime Minister's Visit to Russia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Russia.
The Ceremony to Commemorate the Anniversary of Japan's Restoration of Sovereignty and Return to the International Community
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Ceremony to Commemorate the Anniversary of Japan's Restoration of Sovereignty and Return to the International Community held at the Memorial Hall of Constitutional Politics in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan.
National Rally for the Rescue of All Abductees
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the National Rally for the Rescue of All Abductees held at Hibiya Public Hall.
Council for Gender Equality
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first meeting of the Council for Gender Equality in 2013 (42nd in total) at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Ceremony of Awarding the MIDORI Prize
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Seventh Ceremony of Awarding the MIDORI Prize held at the Memorial Hall of Constitutional Politics in the presence of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the U.S., Gen. Martin E. Dempsey
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States of America, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Committee on Cabinet and the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Cabinet and the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Headquarters for Ocean Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Headquarters for Ocean Policy in 2013 (10th in total) at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the OECD Secretary-General, Mr. Angel Gurría
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.
Committee on the National Space Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth meeting of the Committee on the National Space Policy in 2013 (14th in total) at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.
Industrial Competitiveness Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the seventh meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
Advisory Council on Domestic and Overseas Communication concerning Territory and Sovereignty
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first meeting of the Advisory Council on Domestic and Overseas Communication concerning Territory and Sovereignty at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council for Science and Technology Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth meeting of the Council for Science and Technology Policy in 2013 (110th in total) at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Request to the Government on the Return of the Northern Territories
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request to the government on the return of the Northern Territories at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors and the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors and the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the ninth meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.
Special Tour of the Prime Minister's Office and Official Residence by Junior High School Students from Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe welcomed junior high school students from Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture who were taking part in a special tour of the Prime Minister's Office and Official Residence.
The Prime Minister Hosts a Cherry Blossom Viewing Party
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a cherry blossom viewing party at Shinjuku Gyoen in Tokyo. About 12,000 guests attended, including leading figures from the culture and art world as well as the sports world.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Kairat Mami
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Kairat Mami, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Advisory Committee on Cultural Exchanges in Asia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Cultural Exchanges in Asia at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Delivers a Speech at the Japan National Press Club
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a speech on the theme of "Establishing a growth strategy" at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo.
Meeting for an Exchange of Views with the Business Community
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the Meeting for an Exchange of Views with the Business Community at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Chairperson of the National League for Democracy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Chairperson of the National League for Democracy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
Industrial Competitiveness Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the sixth meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council for Science and Technology Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the third meeting of the Council for Science and Technology Policy in 2013 (109th in total) 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 debate with Mr. Banri Kaieda, President of the Democratic Party of Japan, Mr. Shintaro Ishihara, Co-President of the Japan Restoration Party, and Mr. Yoshimi Watanabe, President of Your Party, at the Committee on Fundamental National Policies Joint Meeting of Both Houses at the Diet.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee and the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives in the morning and afternoon, and the plenary session of the House of Representatives in the evening.
Welcome Party of the New Economy Summit 2013
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the welcome party of the New Economy Summit 2013 held at a hotel in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Japan-NATO Joint Political Declaration Signing Ceremony and Press Announcement
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Participants of the New Economy Summit 2013
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the participants of the New Economy Summit 2013 at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Secretary of State of the United States, Mr. John F. Kerry
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. John F. Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States of America, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council for the Implementation of Education Rebuilding
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the sixth meeting of the Council for the Implementation of Education Rebuilding at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Visits Ioto Island and Chichijima Island
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Ioto Island and Chichijima Island.
Advisory Council on Decentralization Reform
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first meeting of the Advisory Council on Decentralization Reform at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting amongst Main Ministers on the TPP
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the second Meeting amongst Main Ministers on the TPP at the Prime Minister's Office.
Ministerial Council on Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Ministerial Council on Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Liaison Council of Government and Ruling and Opposition Parties Institutions for Measures against Abduction Issue
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the second meeting of the Liaison Council of Government and Ruling and Opposition Parties Institutions for Measures against Abduction Issue at the Prime Minister's Office.
Advisory Council on the Establishment of a National Security Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth Advisory Council on the Establishment of a National Security Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
Advisory Council on Hometown Creation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first meeting of the Advisory Council on Hometown Creation at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Request from Organizations Representing the War Dead
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request from groups representing the war dead, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the President of the International Skating Union (ISU), Mr. Ottavio Cinquanta
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from President of the International Skating Union (ISU), Mr. Ottavio Cinquanta, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan-Latvia Summit Meeting
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with Mr. Valdis Dombrovskis, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Green Feather Campaign Promoted by the Cherry Blossom Princesses
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Cherry Blossom Princesses on the occasion of the Green Feather Campaign at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Governors of the Member Prefectures of the Childcare Alliance
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the governors of the member prefectures of the Childcare Alliance at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
Meeting with the President of the United Mexican States, Mr. Enrique Pena Nieto, Signing Ceremony and Joint Press Announcement
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with Mr. Enrique Pena Nieto, President of the United Mexican States, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from an Ice Hockey Team from Portland, Maine
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from an ice hockey team from Portland, Maine at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Proposal from the Headquarters for the Revitalization of Education of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Headquarters for the Revitalization of Education of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Visits Iwate Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Iwate Prefecture to gauge the progress of the reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Joint Announcement of the Plan for the Land Returns South of Kadena
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe jointly announced a plan for the land returns south of Kadena at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee and the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee and the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Headquarters for the Promotion of Administrative Reform
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Headquarters for the Promotion of Administrative Reform at the Diet Building.
Council for the Implementation of Education Rebuilding
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth meeting of the Council for the Implementation of Education Rebuilding at the Prime Minister's Office.
Expert Forum on the Abduction Issue
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first meeting of the Expert Forum on the Abduction Issue at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Delivers an Address to New Civil Servants
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the opening ceremony for the 47th joint training for new civil servants, which was held in Tokyo, and delivered an address.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Special Envoy of the Government of Japan for National Reconciliation in Myanmar Yohei Sasakawa and a Delegation of Minority Groups from Myanmar
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Special Envoy of the Government of Japan for National Reconciliation in Myanmar Yohei Sasakawa and a delegation of minority groups from Myanmar at the Prime Minister's Office.
Tokyo Tower Blue Lighting Ceremony
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Tokyo Tower Blue Lighting Ceremony.
Administrative Reform Promotion Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Administrative Reform Promotion Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
Headquarters for Japan's Economic Revitalization
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the sixth meeting of the Headquarters for Japan's Economic Revitalization at the Diet Building.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Minister of Finance of India, Mr. P. Chidambaram
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. P. Chidambaram, the Minister of Finance of India, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Japan-Mongolia Parliamentarian Friendship League
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Japan-Mongolia Parliamentarian Friendship League at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the First JENESYS 2.0 ASEAN Youth Delegation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the first JENESYS (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths) 2.0 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) youth delegation at the Prime Minister's Office.
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