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May 2014
The Prime Minister Visits Singapore
On May 30 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Republic of Singapore.
The Prime Minister Attends the Inauguration Ceremony for the Cabinet Personnel Bureau and Delivers an Address
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a ceremony of raising a signboard for the Cabinet Personnel Bureau and also delivered an address to the staff.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the House of Councillors Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the House of Councillors Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense.
Thematic Meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth Thematic 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 Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy of 2014 at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Request from the Parliamentary League for the Creation of a New World-Renowned National Archives for the People
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request at the Prime Minister's Office from the Parliamentary League for the Creation of a New World-Renowned National Archives for the People.
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 and others at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Dr. Khalid bin Muhammad Al-Attiyah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Dr. Khalid bin Muhammad Al-Attiyah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations of the United States of America
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations of the United States of America, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Women in Business Summit
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Women in Business Summit held in Tokyo.
Japan-Bangladesh Summit Meeting and Other Events
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, 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. Rainey Sewell, the 66th United States Cherry Blossom Queen, and others 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 Mako.
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.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from a Delegation of the 2015 Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from Ms. Debbie Jevens, Chief Executive of the England Rugby 2015 (ER 2015) Board, and others as part of the 2015 Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour.
Welcome Ceremony for H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a welcome ceremony for H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, who is paying an official visit to Japan, at the State Guest House.
Council for Science, Technology and Innovation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation 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.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Ms. Margarita Popova, Vice President of the Republic of Bulgaria
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Ms. Margarita Popova, Vice President of the Republic of Bulgaria, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting with Mayors of Municipalities
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting with mayors of municipalities 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.
Banquet of the 20th International Conference on the Future of Asia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the banquet of the 20th International Conference on the Future of Asia held in Tokyo, and delivered a speech.
The Prime Minister Visits an After School Kids’ Club at an Elementary School
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited an elementary school in Yokohama and observed an after school kids’ club.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Users of Assistance Dogs for Physically Disabled Persons
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from the users of assistance dogs for physically disabled persons.
Japan-Malaysia Summit Meeting and Joint Press Announcement
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with Dato' Sri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Malaysia, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Roberto Azevedo, Director-General of the World Trade Organization
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Roberto Azevedo, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Thematic Meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the third Thematic Meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
Joint Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy and the Industrial Competitiveness Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth joint meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy and the Industrial Competitiveness Council at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting among Award Experts
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting among award experts at the Prime Minister's Office.
Information Security Policy Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the second meeting of the Information Security Policy Council in 2014 (39th in total) at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Visits Fukushima Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Fukushima Prefecture to gauge the progress of the reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Education Rebuilding Implementation Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 21st meeting of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council 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.
Meeting amongst Main Ministers on the TPP
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 11th Meeting amongst Main Ministers on the TPP at the Prime Minister's Office. During the meeting, discussion took place on the upcoming ministerial meeting in Singapore, and the current state of EPA negotiations and future responses.
Press Conference by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office.
Local Government System Research Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first general meeting of the 31st Local Government System Research Council held at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the seventh meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy of 2014 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 seventh 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 Participants of the Japan-ROK Next-Generation Leadership Program
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Participants of the Japan-ROK Next-Generation Leadership Program, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the UK Members of the UK-Japan 21st Century Group
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the UK members of the UK-Japan 21st Century Group at the Prime Minister's Office.
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 45th National Truck Driver Contest at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Request on the “Plan for Supporting the Active Role of Women” from the Women’s Committee of New Komeito
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received the “Plan for Supporting the Active Role of Women” from the Women’s Committee of New Komeito at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Committee on Health, Labour, and Welfare of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Health, Labour, and Welfare of the House of Representatives.
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 Courtesy Call from Members of the Japan-Korea Business Conference
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from members of the Japan-Korea Business Conference, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan-Israel Summit Meeting and Other Activities
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with H.E. Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council on National Strategic Special Zones
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Visits Belgium
On May 6 (local time), during his visit to the Kingdom of Belgium, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe first held talks with H.E. Mr. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO Secretary General, and then signed the Individual Partnership and Cooperation Programme between Japan and NATO (IPCP) at the NATO headquarters. Subsequently, the Prime Minister attended and delivered an address at a meeting of the North Atlantic Council and exchanged views with the permanent representatives of 28 NATO member states, which was followed by a joint press conference. Afterwards, the Prime Minister had an audience with His Majesty King Philippe, King of the Belgians.
The Prime Minister Visits France
On May 5 (local time), during his visit to the French Republic, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe first attended a welcome ceremony at the Hôtel National des Invalides, and then inspected cannons brought to France in the 19th century from Choshu, a domain in western Japan. Afterwards, the Prime Minister held talks with H.E. Mr. François Hollande, President of the French Republic, and held a joint press conference.
The Prime Minister Visits Spain
On May 4 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Spain.
The Prime Minister Visits Portugal
On May 2 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Portuguese Republic. First, the Prime Minister visited the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, followed by a courtesy call on H.E. Prof. Aníbal António Cavaco Silva, President of the Portuguese Republic.
The Prime Minister Visits the United Kingdom
On May 1 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the United Kingdom. First Prime Minister Abe had an audience with HRH Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, at Buckingham Palace. He then participated in the Invest in Japan seminar. Afterwards, the Prime Minister visited the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey where he offered flowers.
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