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December 2013
2013 Year-end Closing Ceremony of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 2013 Year-end Closing Ceremony of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).
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 Receives a Courtesy Call from BORO
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the singer BORO, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Teams Dispatched to the Philippines
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Teams Dispatched to the Philippines, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Talks with H.E. Mr. Hirokazu Nakaima, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with H.E. Mr. Hirokazu Nakaima, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting of the Board of Councillors of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Board of Councillors of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) held in Tokyo.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 27th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy 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.
Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties on the FY2014 Budget
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties on the FY2014 Budget at the Prime Minister's Office.
Administrative Reform Promotion Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth meeting of the Administrative Reform Promotion Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
Government-Labor-Management Meeting for Realizing a Positive Cycle of the Economy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the fifth Government-Labor-Management Meeting for Realizing a Positive Cycle of the Economy at the Prime Minister's Office.
Awards Ceremony for Long-Serving Employees of the Cabinet and Cabinet Office
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a ceremony held at the Prime Minister's Office to present awards to long-serving employees of the Cabinet and Cabinet Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Nabil Fahmi, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Nabil Fahmi, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Strategic Headquarters for the Promotion of an Advanced Information and Telecommunications Network Society
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth meeting of the Strategic Headquarters for the Promotion of an Advanced Information and Telecommunications Network Society in 2013 (63rd in total) at the Prime Minister's Office.
Joint Meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters and the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe jointly held the 33rd meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters and third meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
Headquarters for Promoting Decentralization Reform
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth meeting of the Headquarters for Promoting Decentralization Reform at the Prime Minister's Office.
Second Gathering with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted by Japan Akademeia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended and delivered a speech at the Second Gathering with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted by Japan Akademeia in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Vice Admiral John W. Miller, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Fifth Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Vice Admiral John W. Miller, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Fifth Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Visits a Small- and Medium-sized Enterprise
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited a small- and medium-sized enterprise in Tokyo.
Meeting of the Advisory Panel on Reconstruction of the Legal Basis for Security
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth meeting of the Advisory Panel on Reconstruction of the Legal Basis for Security at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Dr. Hussain Al-Shahristani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Dr. Hussain Al-Shahristani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council for Science and Technology Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the tenth meeting of the Council for Science and Technology Policy in 2013 (116th in total) at the Prime Minister's Office.
Okinawa Policy Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Okinawa Policy Council held at the Prime Minister's Office.
National Resilience Promotion Headquarters
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the National Resilience Promotion Headquarters at the Prime Minister's Office.
Furusato-no-Kaze (Wind from the Homeland) Concert — Music Event to Pledge the Rescue of Japanese Citizens Abducted by North Korea —
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the "Furusato-no-Kaze (Wind from the Homeland) Concert — Music Event to Pledge the Rescue of Japanese Citizens Abducted by North Korea —" in Tokyo.
Meeting with Managers of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises for Realizing a "Positive Cycle of the Economy"
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with managers of small- and medium-sized enterprises for realizing a "positive cycle of the economy" at the Prime Minister's Office.
Third Day of the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit and Other Related Events
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) member states and held other related events at the Prime Minister's Office.
Second Day of the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit and Other Related Events
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit and other related events.
First Day of the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit and Other Related Events
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) member states and held other related events.
The Forum for Consultations between the National and Regional Governments
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the third meeting in FY2013 of the Forum for Consultations between the National and Regional Governments at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 26th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan-Malaysia Summit Meeting and Joint Press Announcement
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with the Hon. Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia, and then held a joint press announcement at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Hon. Deval L. Patrick, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hon. Deval L. Patrick, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Advisory Panel on National Security and Defense Capabilities
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the seventh meeting of the Advisory Panel on National Security and Defense Capabilities 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 11th meeting of the Headquarters on Creating Dynamism through Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Industries and Local Communities at the Prime Minister's Office.
Shogi Denousen Press Announcement
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Shogi Denousen press announcement held in Tokyo.
Ministerial Meeting Concerning Measures Against Crime
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second Ministerial Meeting Concerning Measures Against Crime of 2013 (the 21st in total) at the Prime Minister's Office.
Press Conference by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office following the closing of the 185th session of the Diet (extraordinary session).
The Prime Minister Honors Contributors to the Promotion of Barrier Free Universal Design
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a ceremony at the Prime Minister's Office to honor contributors to the promotion of barrier free universal design.
Japan Association for Female Executives (JAFE) Opening Ceremony
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Japan Association for Female Executives (JAFE) Opening Ceremony held in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Dr. Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Dr. Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Year-end Economist's Party
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Year-end Economist's Party held in Tokyo.
Headquarters for Japan's Economic Revitalization
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 11th meeting of the Headquarters for Japan's Economic Revitalization at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 25th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting with Managers of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises in Monodzukuri (Manufacturing)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with managers of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in manufacturing in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Antonio Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Antonio Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting amongst Main Ministers on the TPP
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the ninth Meeting amongst Main Ministers on the TPP 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.
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 the Hon Joseph R. Biden Jr., Vice President of the United States of America
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hon Joseph R. Biden Jr., Vice President of the United States of America, at the Prime Minister's Office, and then held a joint press announcement.
The Prime Minister Meets with the Personnel of JA Group, Including the Central Union of Agricultural Co-operatives (JA- ZENCHU)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with the personnel of JA Group, including the Central Union of Agricultural Co-operatives (JA-ZENCHU), at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H. E. Mr. Tommy E. Remengesau Jr., President of the Republic of Palau
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Tommy E. Remengesau Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan-Ireland Summit Meeting and Joint Press Announcement
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with Mr. Enda Kenny, T.D., Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of the Republic of Ireland, and then held a joint press announcement at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Liaison Council of Municipalities in Nemuro Subprefecture for the Development of Regions near the Northern Territories
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Liaison Council of Municipalities in Nemuro Subprefecture for the Development of Regions near the Northern Territories at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Rt. Hon. Peter D Robinson MLA, First Minister of the Northern Ireland Executive of the United Kingdom
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Rt. Hon. Peter D Robinson MLA, First Minister of the Northern Ireland Executive of the United Kingdom, and other guests, 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.
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