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May 2013
The Prime Minister and the Mayor of Yokohama City Co-Host a Welcome Reception
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe co-hosted a welcome reception in Yokohama with Ms. Fumiko Hayashi, Mayor of Yokohama City, inviting representatives of the countries and organizations participating in the Fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V).
African Fair 2013
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the African Fair 2013 in Yokohama.
2013 AFDP African Leaders' and Business Representatives' Conference
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 2013 Alliance Forum Foundation Development Programme (AFDP) African Leaders' and Business Representatives' Conference in Yokohama.
Special Conference on Somalia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Special Conference on Somalia in Yokohama.
First Day of TICAD V (Afternoon)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, during his visit to Yokohama to attend the Fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V), held talks with African leaders.
First Day of TICAD V (Morning)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Yokohama to attend the Fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V).
Welcome Reception for the ESRI International Conference
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended and delivered a speech at the Welcome Reception for the ESRI International Conference, which was held in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Winners of the National Truck Driver Contest
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the four winners of the 44th National Truck Driver Contest at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from United Nations Millennium Development Goals Envoy for Africa Yvonne Chaka Chaka
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Ms. Yvonne Chaka Chaka, United Nations Millennium Development Goals Envoy for Africa, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan-Tanzania Summit Meeting
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with Mr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan-India Summit Meeting, Signing Ceremony and BLF Report Receiving Ceremony, Joint Press Announcement, and Banquet
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Presentation of Kariyushi Shirt from the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was presented with an Okinawan kariyushi shirt from Mr. Hirokazu Nakaima, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 13th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the United States Cherry Blossom Queen
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Ms. Mary Anne Morgan, the 65th United States Cherry Blossom Queen, and others at the Prime Minister's Office.
Advisory Council on the Establishment of a National Security Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the sixth Advisory Council on the Establishment of a National Security Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives the Third Proposal from the Council for the Implementation of Education Rebuilding
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received the third proposal from the Council for the Implementation of Education Rebuilding, "University Education and Global Human Resource Development of the Future" at the Prime Minister's Office.
Ministerial Meeting Concerning Measures Against Crime
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first Ministerial Meeting Concerning Measures Against Crime of 2013 (the 20th in total) at the Prime Minister's Office.
Headquarters for Promoting Decentralization Reform
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Headquarters for Promoting Decentralization Reform at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends the Plenary Session of the House of Councillors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors.
The Prime Minister Receives a Request from the Research Commission on Public Safety and Counterterrorism Measures of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request from the Research Commission on Public Safety and Counterterrorism Measures of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan at the Prime Minister's Office.
Ceremony of Reverence at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Ceremony of Reverence at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery, held in the presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado.
Second Day of the Prime Minister's Visit to Myanmar
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
First Day of the Prime Minister's Visit to Myanmar
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Iris Princesses and Others
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Iris Princesses, Mr. Chiharu Matsuta, Mayor of Itako City, and others at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends the Plenary Session of the House of Councillors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors.
Strategic Headquarters for the Promotion of an Advanced Information and Telecommunications Network Society
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Strategic Headquarters for the Promotion of an Advanced Information and Telecommunications Network Society in 2013 (61st in total) at the Prime Minister's Office.
Banquet of the 19th International Conference on the Future of Asia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the banquet of the 19th International Conference on the Future of Asia held in Tokyo, and delivered a speech.
Celebration of the Japan Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Association
The Prime Minister attended a Celebration of the Japan Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Association held at a hotel in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Attends a Gathering of Persons with Disabilities with the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister attended a gathering of persons with disabilities held in the South Garden of the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan-Thailand Summit Meeting
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Committee on Cabinet of the House of Councillors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Cabinet of the House of Councillors.
The Prime Minister Receives a Request from the Headquarters for the Revitalization of Education of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request from the Headquarters for the Revitalization of Education of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan at the Prime Minister's Office.
Industrial Competitiveness Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the ninth meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Winners of the Future Shinkansen Contest
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the winners of the Future Shinkansen Contest, a contest which awards prizes for children's drawings that depict their images of future shinkansen (bullet trains), at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council for the Implementation of Education Rebuilding
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth meeting of the Council for the Implementation of Education Rebuilding at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan-Singapore Summit Meeting
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with Mr. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Regular General Meeting of the National Association of Chairpersons of City Councils
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a Regular General Meeting of the National Association of Chairpersons of City Councils held in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Attends the Plenary Session of the House of Councillors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors.
Submission of Proposal by the Public-Private Council for the Promotion of TICAD V
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Public-Private Council for the Promotion of TICAD V (Fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development) at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Visits Childcare Facilities in Yokohama City
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited two childcare facilities in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Information Security Policy Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the third meeting of the Information Security Policy Council in 2013 (34th in total) at the Prime Minister's Office.
Headquarters on Creating Dynamism through Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Industries and Local Communities
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Headquarters on Creating Dynamism through Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Industries and Local Communities at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 12th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Audit Committee of the House of Councillors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Audit Committee of the House of Councillors.
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 Visits Saga and Fukuoka Prefectures
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Saga Prefecture.
The Prime Minister Visits Oita Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Oita Prefecture to have a first-hand look at the agricultural, university education, tourism, and other sectors.
Gathering with Prime Minister Abe hosted by Japan Akademeia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended and delivered a speech at the Gathering with Prime Minister Abe hosted by Japan Akademeia, which was held in Tokyo.
Council for Science and Technology Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth meeting of the Council for Science and Technology Policy in 2013 (111th in total) at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada, Mr. Andrew Scheer
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Andrew Scheer, Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mr. Peter Maurer
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Committee on Economy, Trade and Industry of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Economy, Trade and Industry of the House of Representatives.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 11th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Visits Shiseido Co., Ltd.'s Kangaroom Shiodome
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Kangaroom Shiodome, a nursery school operated by Shiseido Co., Ltd.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors and Plenary Sessions of the House of Councillors and the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors and plenary sessions of the House of Councillors and the House of Representatives.
Industrial Competitiveness Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council 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 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.
Japan-Brunei Summit Meeting
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Visits Miyagi Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Miyagi Prefecture to gauge the progress of the reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
The Prime Minister Attends the Plenary Sessions of the House of Councillors and the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors in the morning and the plenary session of the House of Representatives in the afternoon.
Advisory Council on the Establishment of a National Security Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth Advisory Council on the Establishment of a National Security Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council for the Implementation of Education Rebuilding
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the seventh meeting of the Council for the Implementation of Education Rebuilding 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.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the tenth meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Mr. Laurent Fabius
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Mr. Laurent Fabius, 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.
Ceremony to Present the National Honor Award
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a ceremony to present the National Honor Award at Tokyo Dome to Mr. Shigeo Nagashima and Mr. Hideki Matsui.
The Prime Minister Visits the Republic of Turkey
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Republic of Turkey
The Prime Minister Visits the United Arab Emirates
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE).