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April 2014
The Prime Minister Visits the Federal Republic of Germany
On April 30 (local time), during his visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe first attended a Japan-Germany Seminar on Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises. Afterwards, the Prime Minister attended a welcome ceremony, held talks with H.E. Dr. Angela Merkel, Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, and held a joint press conference.
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.
The 197th World Medical Association Council Session in Tokyo
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended The 197th World Medical Association (WMA) Council Session, held at a hotel in Tokyo.
The 85th May Day Central Rally
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 85th May Day Central Rally held at Yoyogi Park, Shibuya City, Tokyo.
Ceremony to Award Commemorative Gifts to Japanese Prize Winners from the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe invited Japanese prize winners from the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Games to the Prime Minister’s Office and held a ceremony to award them with commemorative gifts for their achievements.
National Resilience Promotion Headquarters
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the National Resilience Promotion Headquarters at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council for Gender Equality
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first meeting of the Council for Gender Equality in 2014 (43rd in total) at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Ceremony of Awarding the MIDORI Prize
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Eighth Ceremony of Awarding the MIDORI Prize held at the Memorial Hall of Constitutional Politics in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan.
Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting and Other Events
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with the Hon. Barack H. Obama, President of the United States of America, followed by a joint press conference, at the State Guest House.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of the House of Representatives.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy and Joint Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy and the Industrial Competitiveness Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the sixth meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy, and the fourth joint meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy and the Industrial Competitiveness Council of 2014, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Committee on Internal Affairs and Communications of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Internal Affairs and Communications of the House of Representatives.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Winners of the 2014 (30th) Japan Prize
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the winners of the 2014 (30th) Japan Prize, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Ministerial Council on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Consort of the Father Emir of the State of Qatar and Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Consort of the Father Emir of the State of Qatar and Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Education Rebuilding Implementation Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 20th meeting of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Private Viewing of the Special Exhibition “Mural Paintings of the Kitora Tumulus”
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a Private Viewing of the Special Exhibition “Mural Paintings of the Kitora Tumulus” at Tokyo National Museum.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from a Delegation of the House of Representatives of the United States of America
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from a delegation of the House of Representatives of the United States of America, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Visits Osaka Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited small- and medium-sized enterprises in Osaka Prefecture.
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.
Japan Summit 2014
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a keynote speech at Japan Summit 2014 held in Tokyo.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy and Joint Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy and the Industrial Competitiveness Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy, and the third joint meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy and the Industrial Competitiveness Council of 2014, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Japanese Language Theater Group "En Juku," Comprised of Indonesian Students
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from the Japanese Language Theater Group "En Juku," Comprised of Indonesian Students
Japan-Maldives Summit Meeting and Other Activities
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with H.E. Mr. Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, President of the Republic of Maldives, at the Prime Minister's Office. Subsequently, the two leaders held a signing ceremony and then a joint press announcement.
Inauguration Ceremony for "WA Project": Toward Interactive Asia through "Fusion and Harmony"
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the inauguration ceremony for "WA Project": Toward Interactive Asia through "Fusion and Harmony" held in Tokyo.
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.
Council for Science and Technology Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the third meeting of the Council for Science and Technology Policy in 2014 (119th in total) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Green Feather Campaign Promoted by the Japan Cherry Blossom Queen
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a present of a green feather pin and a rhododendron from the Japan Cherry Blossom Queen on the occasion of the Green Feather Campaign at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from a Delegation to Japan of the Congressional Program of the Aspen Institute of the United States of America
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from a Delegation to Japan of the Congressional Program of the Aspen Institute of the United States of America at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Japan-Kosovo Summit Meeting and Other Activities
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with H.E. Mr. Hashim Thaci, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, at the Prime Minister's Office. Following this, the leaders signed a Japan-Kosovo Joint Statement, and then held a joint press announcement.
Giving of Letter of Assignment
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave a letter of assignment to Ms. Nahomi Ichimiya, President of the National Personnel Authority, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Visits Yamanashi Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Yamanashi Prefecture.
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 14,000 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 H.E. Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, 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.
Conversation with Astronaut Koichi Wakata
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe conversed with Dr. Koichi Wakata, an astronaut assigned to the Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo" of the International Space Station (ISS), at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. Masashi Nakayama and others for the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from Mr. Masashi Nakayama and others as part of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Trophy Tour.
The Prime Minister Receives a Report from the Advisory Council on Hometown
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a report from Prof. Tokumi Odagiri, Chair of the Advisory Council on Hometown Creation, 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.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the EU-Japan Business Round Table
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from Mr. Hiromasa Yonekura, Japanese Co-Chairman, Mr. Fabrice Bregier, EU Co-Chairman, and Mr. Kazuo Tsukuda, new Japanese Co-Chairman of the EU-Japan Business Round Table (BRT).
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
New Economy Summit 2014
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the New Economy Summit 2014 held in Tokyo.
50th Anniversary Symposium of Japan's Accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 50th Anniversary Symposium of Japan's Accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) held in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. Larry Ellison, Chief Executive Officer of Oracle Corporation, and Mr. Hiroshi Mikitani, Representative Director of the Japan Association of New Economy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Larry Ellison, Chief Executive Officer of Oracle Corporation, and Mr. Hiroshi Mikitani, Representative Director of the Japan Association of New Economy, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the JENESYS 2.0 ASEAN-Japan Youth Football Exchange Delegation to Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from the JENESYS 2.0 ASEAN-Japan Youth Football Exchange Delegation to Japan.
Japan-Australia Summit Meeting, Joint Press Announcement, and Banquet Hosted by the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with the Hon. Tony Abbott, Prime Minister of Australia, and then held a joint press announcement, at the State Guest House.
Special Meeting of the National Security Council (Meeting among Four Ministers)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a Special Meeting of the National Security Council (Meeting among Four Ministers) at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Kimono Consultant Association
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from members of the Kimono Consultant Association, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Welcome Ceremony for the Hon. Tony Abbott, Prime Minister of Australia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a welcome ceremony for the Hon. Tony Abbott, Prime Minister of Australia, who is paying an official visit to Japan, at the State Guest House.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Hon. Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense of the United States of America
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hon. Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense of the United States of America, at the Prime Minister's Official Residence.
The Prime Minister Visits a Department Store
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited a department store in Tokyo.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy and Joint Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy and the Industrial Competitiveness Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy, and the second joint meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy and the Industrial Competitiveness Council of 2014, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Visits Children’s Foster Care Center Kibo no Ie (House of Hope)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited children’s foster care center Kibo no Ie (House of Hope) in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Hamburg Cherry Blossom Princess
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Ms. Miriam Rossmann, the 28th Hamburg Cherry Blossom Princess, and Ms. Chihiro Konishi, the 25th Japan Cherry Blossom Queen, 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.
Meeting of the Council for Combating Childhood Poverty
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Council for Combating Childhood Poverty at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Education Rebuilding Implementation Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 19th meeting of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Dr. Masoumeh Ebtekar, Vice-President and Head of Department of Environment of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Dr. Masoumeh Ebtekar, Vice-President and Head of Department of Environment of the Islamic Republic of Iran, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Letter of Resolution from the LDP Parliamentary League for Whaling
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a letter of resolution from the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) parliamentary league for whaling, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Takarazuka Revue Company
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Takarazuka Revue Company, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Dr. John William Ashe, President of the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Dr. John William Ashe, President of the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Representatives of the Boy Scouts who Received the Fuji Award
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from representatives of the Boy Scouts who received the "Fuji Award."
The Prime Minister Delivers an Address to Newly Recruited Civil Servants
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the opening ceremony for the 48th joint training for newly recruited civil servants, which was held in Tokyo, and delivered an address.
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.
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