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April 2015

Photograph of the public symposium hosted by the Silicon Valley Japan Innovation Program

[April 30, 2015]

Prime Minister’s Visit to the United States: Fifth Day

On the morning of April 30 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is currently visiting Washington D.C. in the United States of America, attended a breakfast meeting with members of the U.S. science and technology community.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress (1)

[April 29, 2015]

Prime Minister’s Visit to the United States: Fourth Day

On the morning of April 29 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is currently visiting Washington D.C. in the United States of America, visited the World War II Memorial and then delivered an address to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress.

Photograph of the Japan-United States Summit Meeting (1)

[April 28, 2015]

Prime Minister’s Visit to the United States: Third Day

On April 28 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is currently visiting Washington D.C. in the United States of America, attended a welcome ceremony at the White House, and held a summit meeting with the Hon. Barack H. Obama, President of the United States of America, followed by a joint press conference.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech at Harvard Kennedy School (1)

[April 27, 2015]

Prime Minister's Visit to the United States: Second Day

Photograph of the Prime Minister and Mrs. Abe attending a dinner hosted by the U.S. Secretary of State

[April 26, 2015]

Prime Minister's Visit to the United States: First Day

On April 26 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Boston in the United States of America.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)

[April 26, 2015]

Citizens’ Rally: “We Will Rescue Everyone with Unflagging Resolve at this Decisive Juncture!”

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a Citizens’ Rally, “We Will Rescue Everyone with Unflagging Resolve at this Decisive Juncture!” at Hibiya Public Hall.

Photograph of the Prime Minister giving a speech at the Asian African Conference (1)

[April 22, 2015]

Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Asian African Conference 1955 (Bandung Conference) and Other Events

On April 22nd (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Summit Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Asian African Conference 1955 (Bandung Conference) held in Jakarta, the Republic of Indonesia.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)

[April 21, 2015]

Courtesy Call from Winners of the 2015 (31st) Japan Prize

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the winners of the 2015 (31st) Japan Prize, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the meeting (1)

[April 20, 2015]

Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister Abe shaking hands with the Speaker of Milli Mejlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan

[April 20, 2015]

Courtesy Call from the Speaker of Milli Mejlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Ogtay Asadov, Speaker of Milli Mejlis (Parliament) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister having his photograph taken with guests (1)

[April 18, 2015]

The Prime Minister Hosts a Cherry Blossom Viewing Party

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a cherry blossom viewing party at Shinjuku Gyoen in Tokyo. Many guests attended, including leading figures from the culture and art world, as well as the sports world.

Photograph of Prime Minister Abe shaking hands with the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture

[April 17, 2015]

Meeting with the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with Mr. Takeshi Onaga, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)

[April 16, 2015]

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 4th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy in 2015 at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)

[April 16, 2015]

Plenary Session of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.

Photograph of Prime Minister Abe shaking hands with the Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

[April 15, 2015]

Courtesy Call from the 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 (OECD), at the Prime Minister's Office.

[April 15, 2015]

Thematic Meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth Thematic Meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

[April 14, 2015]

Meeting of the Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth meeting of the Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan at the Prime Minister's Office.

[April 14, 2015]

Green Feather Campaign Promoted by the Japan Cherry Blossom Queen and Miss Japan Goddess of Greenery

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Japan Cherry Blossom Queen and Miss Japan Goddess of Greenery on the occasion of the Green Feather Campaign at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister Abe shaking hands with the Minister for President of Myanmar

[April 14, 2015]

Courtesy Call from the Minister for President Office of Myanmar

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Aung Min, Minister for President Office 4 of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

[April 14, 2015]

Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting of the Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister Abe shaking hands with the Vice President of Bolivia

[April 13, 2015]

Courtesy Call from the Vice President of Bolivia

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Alvaro Marcelo Garcia Linera, Vice President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech

[April 13, 2015]

Opening Ceremony for the Iwatani Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Shiba Park

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the opening ceremony of the Iwatani Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Shiba Park, held in Tokyo.

Photograph of Prime Minister conversing with employees during a visit to a cutting-edge energy-saving factory operated through a regional collaboration

[April 11, 2015]

The Prime Minister Visits Ishikawa Prefecture and Fukui Prefecture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Ishikawa Prefecture and Fukui Prefecture aboard the Hokuriku Shinkansen, which had its service extended to Kanazawa Station on March 14.

[April 10, 2015]

The Prime Minister Delivers an Address to New Civil Servants

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 49th ceremony held in Tokyo inaugurating the joint training for new civil servants, and delivered an address to them.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address

[April 10, 2015]

Council for Science, Technology and Innovation

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister bowing after the vote on the FY2015 comprehensive budget at the plenary session of the House of Councillors

[April 9, 2015]

Meeting of the Budget Committee and Plenary Session of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors in the morning and the plenary session in the evening.

Photograph of Prime Minister Abe shaking hands with US Secretary of Defense Carter

[April 8, 2015]

Courtesy Call from US Secretary of Defense Carter

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hon. Ashton Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States of America, at the Prime Minister's Office.

[April 8, 2015]

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.

[April 7, 2015]

Education Rebuilding Implementation Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 29th meeting of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal

[April 7, 2015]

The Prime Minister Receives an Energy Mix Proposal from the LDP Research Commission on Nuclear Energy Policies and Supply and Demand Issues

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal on Energy Mix from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Research Commission on Nuclear Energy Policies and Supply and Demand Issues at the Prime Minister’s Office.