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April 2017

Photograph of the press conference (1)
[April 29, 2017]

Visit to the United Kingdom: Second Day

On April 29 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting the United Kingdom, held a press conference.

Photograph of the Prime Minister shaking hands with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1)
[April 28, 2017]

Visit to the United Kingdom: First Day

On April 28 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the United Kingdom.

Photograph of the Japan-Russia Summit Meeting (1)
[April 27, 2017]

Visit to Russia

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Moscow in the Russian Federation.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press occasion
[April 27, 2017]

Press Occasion on the Visit to Russia

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion at Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport).

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a congratulatory address (1)
[April 26, 2017]

Ceremony for the 70th Anniversary of the Coming into Effect of the Constitution of Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Constitution of Japan coming into force, at the Parliamentary Museum.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending a photograph session with the newly appointed Minister Yoshino (1)
[April 26, 2017]

Giving a Letter of Assignment (Minister)

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave Minister of State Masayoshi Yoshino a letter of assignment as the new Minister for Reconstruction and Minister in charge of Comprehensive Policy Coordination for Revival from the Nuclear Accident at Fukushima.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press occasion
[April 26, 2017]

Press Occasion on the Resignation of Minister for Reconstruction Imamura and Other Matters

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[April 25, 2017]

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the sixth meeting in 2017 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[April 24, 2017]

Council for the Protection of Information

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the sixth meeting of the Council for the Protection of Information at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the meeting (1)
[April 24, 2017]

Meeting with the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (RENGO)

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (RENGO), at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press occasion
[April 24, 2017]

Press Occasion on the Telephone Talk with President Trump of the United States

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the final report
[April 21, 2017]

Meeting of the Advisory Council on Easing the Burden of the Official Duties and Public Activities of His Majesty the Emperor

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourteenth meeting of the Advisory Council on Easing the Burden of the Official Duties and Public Activities of His Majesty the Emperor at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[April 21, 2017]

Council for Science, Technology and Innovation

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 29th meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the meeting (1)
[April 20, 2017]

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.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call
[April 20, 2017]

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 48th National Truck Driver Contest at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[April 20, 2017]

Courtesy Call from Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hon Julie Bishop MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Australia, and Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Defence of the Commonwealth of Australia, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister being presented with the recommendations (1)
[April 19, 2017]

Recommendations on a Proposal to Revise the Electoral Districts for House of Representatives Members Elected from Single-Seat Constituencies

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received the Recommendations on a Proposal to Revise the Electoral Districts for House of Representatives Members Elected from Single-Seat Constituencies, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[April 19, 2017]

Courtesy Call from Openwork Craftspeople and Others

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from openwork craftspeople and others at the Prime Minister’s Office.

[April 19, 2017]

Meeting of the House of Representatives Committee on Judicial Affairs

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the House of Representatives Committee on Judicial Affairs.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending a photograph session with the newly appointed Parliamentary Vice-Minister Ogushi (1)
[April 18, 2017]

Giving a Letter of Assignment (Parliamentary Vice-Minister)

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave Mr. Masaki Ogushi a letter of assignment as Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry , at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the commemorative photograph session
[April 18, 2017]

Luncheon with U.S. Vice President Pence Hosted by the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a luncheon for the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States of America, at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[April 18, 2017]

Courtesy Call from the Japan Prize Laureates

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the laureates of the 2017 (33rd) Japan Prize at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[April 18, 2017]

Ministerial Meeting Concerning Measures Against Crime

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 27th Ministerial Meeting Concerning Measures Against Crime at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a congratulatory address (1)
[April 17, 2017]

The Prime Minister Attends the GINZA SIX Opening Ceremony

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the GINZA SIX opening ceremony , where he delivered a congratulatory address.

[April 17, 2017]

Meeting of the House of Representatives Committee on Audit and Oversight of Administration

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the House of Representatives Committee on Audit and Oversight of Administration.

Photograph of the Prime Minister having his photograph taken with guests (1)
[April 15, 2017]

The Prime Minister Hosts a Cherry Blossom Viewing Party

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a cherry blossom viewing party at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[April 14, 2017]

Council on Investments for the Future

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the seventh meeting of the Council on Investments for the Future at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[April 14, 2017]

Courtesy Call from Miss Japan Goddess of Greenery, the Japan Cherry Blossom Queen and Others (Green Feather Campaign)

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister visiting temporary housing (1)
[April 14, 2017]

Visit to Kumamoto Prefecture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Kumamoto Prefecture.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a congratulatory address (1)
[April 13, 2017]

100th Anniversary Ceremony of the America-Japan Society

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 100th Anniversary Ceremony of the America-Japan Society held in Tokyo in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[April 13, 2017]

Courtesy Call from Secretary-General of the OECD Gurría

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 13, 2017]

Meeting of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[April 12, 2017]

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth meeting in 2017 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[April 12, 2017]

Japan-Sri Lanka Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with the Hon. Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the request (1)
[April 12, 2017]

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.

[April 12, 2017]

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.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[April 11, 2017]

Courtesy Call from a Delegation of the Aspen Institute Congressional Program of the United States of America

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from a delegation of the Aspen Institute Congressional Program of the United States of America, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[April 11, 2017]

Central Disaster Prevention Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 37th meeting of the Central Disaster Prevention Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[April 11, 2017]

Ministerial Council on Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Related Issues

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first meeting of the Ministerial Council on Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Related Issues at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press occasion
[April 9, 2017]

Press Occasion on the Telephone Talk with President Trump of the United States

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister walking by rows of cherry trees (1)
[April 8, 2017]

Visit to Fukushima Prefecture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Fukushima Prefecture.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press occasion (1)
[April 7, 2017]

Press Occasion on the Situation in Syria

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[April 7, 2017]

Headquarters for Ocean Policy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 16th meeting of the Headquarters for Ocean Policy at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the commemorative photograph session (1)
[April 6, 2017]

Meeting with the King and Queen of Spain and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with His Majesty King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain and Her Majesty Queen Letizia of the Kingdom of Spain at Akasaka Palace State Guest House, and then attended an exchange of signed documents.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[April 6, 2017]

Courtesy Call from the ASEAN Economic Ministers and Others

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from the economic ministers of the ten member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and H.E. Mr. Le Luong Minh, Secretary-General of ASEAN.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[April 6, 2017]

Plenary Session of the House of Representatives

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press occasion
[April 6, 2017]

Press Occasion by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the Japan-U.S. Telephone Summit Talk

I just held a telephone talk with President Trump of the United States of America for about 35 minutes. I believe it was a very in-depth exchange of opinions.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[April 5, 2017]

Address to New Civil Servants

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 51st ceremony held in Tokyo inaugurating the joint training for new civil servants, and delivered an address to them.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press occasion
[April 5, 2017]

Press Occasion on North Korea’s Missile Launch

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press occasion
[April 4, 2017]

Press Occasion on the Telephone Talk with President Putin of Russia

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[April 4, 2017]

Arab Japan Day Reception

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Arab Japan Day Reception held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[April 4, 2017]

Headquarters for the Promotion of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the seventh meeting of the Headquarters for the Promotion of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[April 4, 2017]

Headquarters for the Promotion of Designated Zones for Integrated Resorts

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Headquarters for the Promotion of Designated Zones for Integrated Resorts at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press occasion
[April 4, 2017]

Press Occasion on the Subway Explosion in St. Petersburg, Russia

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion on the explosion that occurred on a subway in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the written request (1)
[April 3, 2017]

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 from the Parliamentary League for the Creation of a New World-Renowned National Archives for the People at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[April 3, 2017]

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.

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