Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with the families of abductees at the Prime Minister's Office.

The Prime Minister said in his address,
"I would like to thank the families of abductees for coming today. I know some of you travelled a long way to be here.
Recently, Mr. and Mrs. Yokota were able to be united with their granddaughter, Ms. Kim Eun Gyong, in Ulan Bator.   
A long time has passed since Mr. and Mrs. Yokota found out about the existence of their granddaughter 12 years ago. The fact that they were finally able to meet their granddaughter truly made my heart swell with emotion.
Our mission will not be complete until the day comes when everyone gathered here is able to embrace their abducted children and family members in their very own arms. It is with this determination that I will work to resolve this issue while the Abe administration is in office. I will make maximum effort to completely resolve this issue.
Representative Iizuka of the Association of the Families of Victims Kidnapped by North Korea attended the meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. On that occasion, Representative Iizuka expressed appreciation for the report issued by the COI (Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea), and called for the resolution of the abduction issue, a matter of concern for the international community.
I believe that Representative Iizuka’s efforts helped raise awareness among the international community for the abduction issue, and promoted further understanding.
The Resolution on the Situation of Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which was co-tabled by Japan and the European Union (EU), reflected the recommendations in the COI report and is expected to be adopted as early as today, Geneva time. Japan will carry out a proactive campaign in order to increase support for this resolution.
I very much intend to respond to the efforts made by all of you today, while also bearing this resolution in mind.
The Japan-North Korea intergovernmental consultations will also be held from this weekend.
The Abe Cabinet will make nationwide efforts to realize a complete resolution of the abduction issue based on our basic stance of 'dialogue and pressure.'
Today, I would like to once again express my determination to you, and I look forward to hearing frank insights from you all."