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November 2013
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 24th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
Opening Ceremony of the Joint General Meeting of the Japan-Korea and Korea-Japan Parliamentarians' Unions
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the opening ceremony of the Joint General Meeting of the Japan-Korea and Korea-Japan Parliamentarians' Unions at the First Members' Office Building of the House of Representatives.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Rt. Hon. Thura U Shwe Mann, Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and Pyithu Hluttaw of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Rt. Hon. Thura U Shwe Mann, Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and Pyithu Hluttaw of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Giving of Letter of Assignment (Executive Secretary to the Prime Minister)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave a letter of assignment to Ms. Makiko Yamada, the first female Executive Secretary to the Prime Minister, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Request from the Policy Research Council of the Liberal Democratic Party
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request from the Policy Research Council of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) at the Prime Minister's Office.
ASEAN-Japan Music Festival
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the ASEAN-Japan Music Festival in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. Ichiro Akiyama, Former Director of the Inspectorate of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Ichiro Akiyama, former Director of the Inspectorate of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Request from Mr. Yuhei Sato, Governor of Fukushima Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request at the Prime Minister's Office from Mr. Yuhei Sato, Governor of Fukushima Prefecture.
The Prime Minister Receives an Urgent Request from the Parliamentarians' League for Progress on Measures to Prevent Suicide
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received an urgent request at the Prime Minister's Office from the Parliamentarians' League for Progress on Measures to Prevent Suicide.
Ceremony for Completion of the New Yomiuri Shimbun Building
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the ceremony for the completion of the new Yomiuri Shimbun building held in Tokyo.
Council for Science and Technology Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the ninth meeting of the Council for Science and Technology Policy in 2013 (115th in total) at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives the "Resolution on Strengthening Japan's Diplomatic Capabilities" from the Foreign Affairs Division and Other Members of the Liberal Democratic Party
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received the "resolution on strengthening Japan's diplomatic capabilities" from the Foreign Affairs Division and other members of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Members of the National Small and Medium-sized Retailers Summit
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the members of the National Small and Medium-sized Retailers Summit 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 Attends the Special Committee on National Security and the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Special Committee on National Security in the morning, and the plenary session of the House of Representatives in the afternoon.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from a Delegation of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) led by H.E. Mrs. Pany Yathotou, President of AIPA
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from a delegation of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) led by H.E. Mrs. Pany Yathotou, President of AIPA, 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 ninth meeting of the Headquarters on Creating Dynamism through Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Industries and Local Communities 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.
Commemorative Ceremony for the 120th Anniversary of Fire Companies and the 65th Anniversary of the Firefighting and Disaster Management System under Local Governments
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Commemorative Ceremony for the 120th Anniversary of Fire Companies and the 65th Anniversary of the Firefighting and Disaster Management System under Local Governments held in Tokyo in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan.
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.
Thematic Meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second Thematic Meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Miss Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Miss Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan-Hungary Summit Meeting, Signing Ceremony, and Joint Press Announcement
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with H.E. Mr. Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Inauguration Party for the Chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the inauguration party for the Chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, held in Tokyo.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 23rd meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
Administrative Reform Promotion Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the seventh meeting of the Administrative Reform Promotion Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Committee on Cabinet of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Cabinet of the House of Representatives.
Special Committee on National Security of the House of Councillors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Special Committee on National Security of the House of Councillors.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), at the Diet Building.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Ms. Caroline Kennedy, Ambassador of the United States of America to Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Ms. Caroline Kennedy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Japan, at the Prime Minister's Official Residence.
National Convention of Town and Village Mayors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the National Convention of Town and Village Mayors held in Tokyo.
Japan-EU Summit Meeting and Joint Press Announcement
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 21st Japan-EU Summit Meeting with H.E. Mr. Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, and H.E. Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, United Nations (UN) Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Hon. Andrew Robb, Minister for Trade and Investment of Australia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hon. Andrew Robb, Minister for Trade and Investment of Australia, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Visits the Lao People's Democratic Republic
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
The Prime Minister Visits the Kingdom of Cambodia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 22nd meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Hon. Thomas A. Daschle, Former Senate Leader of the United States of America, and Other Guests
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hon. Thomas A. Daschle, former Senate leader of the United States of America, and other guests, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al-Attiyah, Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al-Attiyah, Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Opening Ceremony of the Joint General Meeting of the Japan-Korea and Korea-Japan Cooperation Committees
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the opening ceremony of the joint general meeting of the Japan-Korea and Korea-Japan Cooperation Committees held in Tokyo.
Global Warming Prevention Headquarters
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 27th meeting of the Global Warming Prevention Headquarters at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Japan-Korea Cooperation Committee (JKCC)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Japan-Korea Cooperation Committee (JKCC) at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting of the Advisory Panel on Reconstruction of the Legal Basis for Security
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth meeting of the Advisory Panel on Reconstruction of the Legal Basis for Security at the Prime Minister's Office.
Presentation Ceremony of the Prime Minister's Certificate of Appreciation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe presented the Prime Minister's certificate of appreciation for Mr. Yan Jun and Mr. Masao Kuniyoshi.
National Convention of the Chairpersons of Town and Village Assemblies
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 57th National Convention of the Chairpersons of Town and Village Assemblies held in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Hon. Jacob J. Lew, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States of America
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hon. Jacob J. Lew, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States of America, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from a Group of Remaining Japanese in China and Others
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from a group of remaining Japanese in China and others, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Visits the National Archives of Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the National Archives of Japan.
The Prime Minister Receives a Proposal from the Reconstruction Headquarters of the Ruling Parties
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Headquarters for Accelerating Reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan's First Full-fledged Autonomous Drive Test on Public Roads
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe test-rode self-driving vehicles on roads around the National Diet Front Garden.
The Prime Minister Attends the National Governors' Conference
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Government-hosted National Governors' Conference at the Prime Minister's Office.
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.
Reception for the Anniversary of the Establishment of the Self-Defense Forces
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a reception for the Anniversary of the Establishment of the Self-Defense Forces held in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. Luis Alberto Moreno, President of the Inter-American Development Bank
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Luis Alberto Moreno, President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives the FY2012 Audit Report
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received the FY2012 Audit Report from Mr. Teruhiko Kawato, Commissioner (President) of the Board of Audit, 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.
Welcome Banquet Hosted by the Prime Minister for Parliament Members Associated with the Boy Scouts
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a banquet at the Prime Minister's Office inviting members of parliament associated with the Boy Scouts from various countries.
Administrative Reform Promotion Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the sixth meeting of the Administrative Reform Promotion Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
Special Committee on National Security of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Special Committee on National Security of the House of Representatives.
Meeting with the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, Prime Minister of Jamaica; Signing Ceremony for a Joint Statement and Agreement on Technical Cooperation; and Joint Press Announcement
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, Prime Minister of Jamaica, at the Prime Minister's Office. Later, the leaders signed a Joint Statement, and attended a signing for documents promoting technical cooperation. Next, the two leaders held a joint press announcement.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Le Luong Minh, Secretary-General of ASEAN
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Le Luong Minh, Secretary-General of ASEAN, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Hon. Lavrov, Sergey Viktorovich, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation; and the Hon. Shoigu, Sergey Kuzhugetovich, Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hon. Lavrov, Sergey Viktorovich, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation; and the Hon. Shoigu, Sergey Kuzhugetovich, Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation; at the Prime Minister's Official Residence.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the New Zealand national rugby team, the "All Blacks"
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the New Zealand national rugby team, the "All Blacks," at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 21st meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
The General Assembly of Japan's National Council for Export Promotion of Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Processed Foods
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the General Assembly of Japan's National Council for Export Promotion of Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Processed Foods held at a hotel in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Members of the Oshima Town Assembly
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from members of the Oshima Town Assembly at the Prime Minister's Office.
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