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The Prime Minister in Action
September 2016
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 15th meeting in 2016 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
Plenary Session of the House of Councillors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors.
Japan-Singapore Summit Meeting and Other Events
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, at Akasaka Palace State Guest House.
Plenary Sessions of the House of Councillors and the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors in the morning, and the plenary session of the House of Representatives in the afternoon.
Council for the Realization of Work Style Reform
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Council for the Realization of Work Style Reform, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Policy Speech by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to the 192nd Session of the Diet
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a policy speech to the 192nd Session of the Diet during the plenary sessions of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.
Prime Minister's Visit to Cuba: Second Day
On September 23 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting Havana in the Republic of Cuba, held a press conference. Afterwards, he offered flowers at the Memorial Monument for Cubans of Japanese Descent.
Prime Minister's Visit to Cuba: First Day
On September 22 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Havana in the Republic of Cuba.
Prime Minister’s Visit to the United States: Third Day
On September 21 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting New York in the United States, participated in a dialogue with members of the financial sector and then attended a high-level meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Syria. Prime Minister Abe also met with H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkey , and then received a courtesy call from the Hon. Joseph R. Biden Jr., Vice President of the United States of America .
Prime Minister’s Visit to the United States: Second Day
On September 20 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is currently visiting New York in the United States, attended the Third Japan-Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting; the Leaders’ Summit on Refugees hosted by the Hon. Barack H. Obama, President of the United States of America ; and the HeForShe Reception.
Prime Minister’s Visit to the United States: First Day
On September 18 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited New York in the United States of America.
Citizens’ Rally: “The Decisive Juncture Continues, We Will Rescue All the Abductees through Sanctions and International Collaboration!” and Meeting with the Families of Abductees
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with the families of abductees and attended a Citizens’ Rally, “The Decisive Juncture Continues, We Will Rescue All the Abductees through Sanctions and International Collaboration!” in Tokyo.
Meeting of the 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.
The Prime Minister Receives a Request from the Headquarters for North Korean Abductions and the Foreign Affairs Division of the LDP
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request from the Headquarters for North Korean Abductions and the Foreign Affairs Division of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council for Science, Technology and Innovation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 22nd meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The General Meeting of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 124th General Meeting of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry held in Tokyo.
Visit to Hokkaido Prefecture for an Inspection of the State of Damage Caused by Typhoon No. 10, 2016
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Hokkaido Prefecture in order to gauge the state of damage caused by Typhoon No. 10.
The Prime Minister Hosts a Gathering Accompanying the Meeting of the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Force Senior Personnel
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a gathering accompanying the Meeting of the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Force (SDF) Senior Personnel, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Regulatory Reform Promotion Council
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Regulatory Reform Promotion Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from First Term Students of Marine Security Policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from first term students of marine security policy at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council on Investments for the Future
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Council on Investments for the Future at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the Prime Minister's Office.
Ceremony to Present the Prime Minister's Commendation to Contributors for Disaster Prevention
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the ceremony to present the Prime Minister's Commendation to contributors for disaster prevention for FY2016 held at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting of the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Force Senior Personnel
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 50th Meeting of the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Force Senior Personnel held at the Ministry of Defense building, and delivered an address.
Council on National Strategic Special Zones
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 23nd meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones at the Prime Minister's Office.
Government Tax Commission
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Government Tax Commission at the Prime Minister's Office.
ASEAN-related Summit Meetings and Other Events: Third Day
On September 8 (local time), Prime Minster Abe, who is visiting Vientiane in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to attend Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related Summit Meetings, participated in the East Asia Summit (EAS) Meeting.
ASEAN-related Summit Meetings and Other Events: Second Day
Prime Minster Abe, who is visiting Vientiane in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to attend the ASEAN-related Summit Meetings and other events, participated in the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit Meeting, Japan-ASEAN Summit Meeting, ASEAN Plus Three Summit Meeting, and Japan-Mekong Summit Meeting.
ASEAN-related Summit Meetings and Other Events: First Day
On September 6 (local time), Prime Minister Abe visited Vientiane in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to attend Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related summit meetings.
G20 Hangzhou Summit and Other Events: Second Day
On September 5 (local time) Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting Hangzhou in the People’s Republic of China to attend the G20 Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy, attended Session-II of the G20 Summit, on the theme of “More Effective and Efficient Global Economic and Financial Governance.” Following this, the Prime Minister held talks with H.E. Mr. Michel Miguel Elias Temer Lulia, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, and then attended Session-III of the G20 Summit, on the theme of “Robust International Trade and Investment.”
G20 Hangzhou Summit and Other Events: First Day
On September 4 (local time) Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Hangzhou in the People’s Republic of China to attend the G20 Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy.
Eastern Economic Forum and Other Events: Second Day
On September 3 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was visiting Vladivostok in the Russian Federation to attend the second Eastern Economic Forum and other events, held a meeting with people involved with Japanese businesses, and then attended the opening ceremony of the Primorsky Aquarium. Afterwards, he attended the Plenary Session of the Eastern Economic Forum. Lastly, he offered flowers at a memorial monument for Japanese Detainees.
Eastern Economic Forum and Other Events: First Day
On September 2 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Vladivostok in the Russian Federation to attend the second Eastern Economic Forum and other events.
Inauguration Ceremony and Address at the Secretariat for Promoting the Realization of Work Style Reform
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a ceremony of raising a signboard for the Secretariat for Promoting the Realization of Work Style Reform, and also delivered an address to the staff.
Courtesy Call from the G7 Lower House Speakers
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the G7 Lower House Speakers at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting with the Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with H.R.H. Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Disaster Prevention Day Drills for FY2016
The annual comprehensive disaster prevention drills for 2016 were held on September 1, Japan's National Disaster Prevention Day. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took part in the drills together with all Cabinet members.
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