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July 2014
Second Day of the Prime Minister’s Visit to the Republic of Chile
On July 31 (local time), during his visit to the Republic of Chile, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Japan-Chile Trade and Investment Forum. Following that, the Prime Minister visited a Japanese garden on Santa Lucia Hill, and then attended a wreath laying ceremony in Citizenship Square.
First Day of the Prime Minister’s Visit to the Republic of Chile
On July 30 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Republic of Chile.
The Prime Minister Visits Colombia
On July 29 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Republic of Colombia.
Second Day of the Prime Minister’s Visit to Trinidad and Tobago
On July 28 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the Japan-CARICOM Summit Meeting during his visit to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Following this, the Prime Minister held the signing ceremony and a joint press conference.
First Day of the Prime Minister's Visit to Trinidad and Tobago
On July 27 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Port of Spain, capital of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Second Day of the Prime Minister’s Visit to Mexico
On July 26 (local time), during his visit to the United Mexican States, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the National Museum of Anthropology.
First Day of the Prime Minister’s Visit to Mexico
On July 25 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Mexico City, the capital of the United Mexican States.
Headquarters for Japan's Economic Revitalization
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 14th 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 14th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy in 2014 at the Prime Minister's Office.
Keidanren Summer Forum
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Summer Forum held by Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister Receives a Request from the Headquarters for North Korean Abductions of the LDP
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request from the Headquarters for North Korean Abductions of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) at the Prime Minister's Office.
Presentation of Summer Vegetables from Fukushima
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was presented with summer vegetables from Fukushima by Mr. Yuhei Sato, Governor of Fukushima Prefecture, and others at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Young Descendants of Former Inhabitants of the Northern Territories of Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from junior-high students who are descendants, including third-generation descendants, of families who once lived in the Northern Territories of Japan.
Courtesy Call from the UNDP Administrator and Global Launch of the UNDP Human Development Report 2014
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Ms. Helen Clark, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator, at the United Nations University (UNU) headquarters.
Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties on the FY2015 Guidelines for Budget Requests
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties on the FY2015 Guidelines for Budget Requests at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Visits Gunma Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Gunma Prefecture. The Prime Minister first visited Tomioka Silk Mill in Tomioka City, where he reeled silk, toured the reeling mill and the dormitory, and conversed with local volunteers. The Prime Minister then visited farmland belonging to the Japan Organic Agriculture Association in Kanra Town, where he tasted organic tomatoes and harvested crops.
Japan-Mongolia Summit Meeting and Other Events
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with H.E. Mr. Tsakhia Elbegdorj, President of Mongolia, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Presentation Ceremony of the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Appreciation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the presentation ceremony of the Prime Minister's certificate of appreciation at the Prime Minister's Office for Mr. Masahiko Takamura, Mr. Taro Tamaki, Mr. Daisuke Nakajo, Mr. Takayuki Yamazaki, the crew members of Genei Maru No. 81 (represented by Mr. Genji Yachi), and the crew members of JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Beetle (represented by Mr. Noriaki Fukuda), to commend them for placing themselves in danger to save another person's life.
Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 13th meeting in 2014 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister’s Office. During the meeting, debate took place on intensive discussion related to monetary policy, commodity prices and other issues; the budget overview; and future initiatives for the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy.
Headquarters for Healthcare and Medical Strategy Promotion
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting in FY2014 of the Headquarters for Healthcare and Medical Strategy Promotion at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan Revitalization Forum Summer Conference 2014: A Strong Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Japan Revitalization Forum’s Summer Conference 2014: A Strong Japan, held in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Choshu Seiron Forum Symposium
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a symposium hosted by the Choshu Seiron Forum in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
The Prime Minister Visits Fukuoka Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Fukuoka Prefecture.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Members of a PR Campaign for Yamanashi Fruits
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from a delegation consisting of members of a PR campaign for promoting fruits from Yamanashi, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Headquarters for Water Cycle Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Headquarters for Water Cycle 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.
Council for the Promotion of Social Security System Reform
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first meeting of the Council for the Promotion of Social Security System Reform at the Prime Minister's Office.
Courtesy Call from Members of the ROK Media
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from a delegation consisting of members of the media from the Republic of Korea (ROK), at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the Miss Peach Ladies and Others
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Miss Peach Ladies and others, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council for the Protection of Information
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Council for the Protection of Information at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council for Science, Technology and Innovation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the third meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Hosts the Iftar with the Islamic Diplomatic Corps in Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted an Iftar with the Islamic Diplomatic Corps in Japan at the Prime Minister's Office.
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.
Courtesy Call from U.S. Members of the U.S.-Japan Commission on the Future of the Alliance
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from a delegation consisting of U.S. members of the U.S.-Japan Commission on the Future of the Alliance, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.
Reception at the International Conference of Industrial Heritage
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the reception at the International Conference of Industrial Heritage held in Tokyo.
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.
The International Conference for Women in Business
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 19th International Conference for Women in Business held in Tokyo.
Second Day of the Prime Minister’s Visit to Papua New Guinea
On July 11 (local time), during his visit to Port Moresby in the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe first attended the inauguration meeting of the Joint Committee on Japan-Papua New Guinea Investment.
First Day of the Prime Minister’s Visit to Papua New Guinea
On July 10 (local time), Prime Minster Shinzo Abe visited Port Moresby in the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.
Second Day of the Prime Minister’s Visit to Australia
On July 9 (local time), during his visit to Australia, Prime Minster Shinzo Abe visited the Pilbara region in Western Australia and toured the West Angelas iron ore mine, together with the Hon. Tony Abbott, Prime Minister of Australia. Afterwards, Prime Minister Abe moved to Perth, where he received a courtesy call from the Hon. Colin Barnett MLA , Premier of Western Australia. Following this, the Prime Minister attended the signing ceremony of the document for the establishment of the Japan-Australia Academic Exchange Fund. In the evening Prime Minister Abe attended a welcome banquet jointly hosted by Prime Minister Abbott and Premier Barnett.
First Day of the Prime Minister’s Visit to Australia
On July 8 (local time), during his visit to Canberra, Australia, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe first visited the Australian War Memorial where he laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Afterwards, the Prime Minister attended a welcome ceremony at the Parliament of Australia during which he conversed with the leaders of the Senate and the House of Representatives and delivered an address to both chambers of Parliament.
The Prime Minister Visits New Zealand
On July 7 (local time), during his visit to Auckland, New Zealand, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe first attended a welcome ceremony at Government House. The Prime Minister then held talks with the Rt. Hon. John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand , and a joint press conference.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Japan Disaster Relief Team
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Team at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Letter of Request from the Parliamentarian League for Early Repatriation of Japanese Citizens Kidnapped by North Korea, AFVKN, NARKN, and the Investigation Commission on Missing Japanese Probably Related to North Korea
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a letter of request from the Parliamentarian League for Early Repatriation of Japanese Citizens Kidnapped by North Korea, the Association of the Families of Victims Kidnapped by North Korea (AFVKN), the National Association for the Rescue of Japanese Kidnapped by North Korea (NARKN), and the Investigation Commission on Missing Japanese Probably Related to North Korea at the Prime Minister’s Office, together with the attendance of Minister in charge of the Abduction Issue Furuya and Minister for Foreign Affairs Kishida.
Headquarters for Ocean Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 11th meeting of the Headquarters for Ocean Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
Education Rebuilding Implementation Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 24th meeting of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council 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.
Press Conference by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office following the Cabinet decision on the basic policy for the development of new security legislation.
Briefing on the Discussions of the Ruling Coalition on the Development of Security Legislation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a briefing on the discussions of the ruling coalition on the development of security legislation, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Chairman Emeritus of CME Group
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Leo Melamed, Chairman Emeritus of Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group Inc., at the Prime Minister's Office.
Awards Ceremony to Present the Prime Minister’s Commendations on Contributors to Public Safety
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted an annual ceremony at the Prime Minister's Office to commend individuals and organizations who have significantly contributed to public safety.
Japan-Macedonia Summit Meeting
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with H.E. Mr. Nikola Gruevski, Prime Minister of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
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