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May 2017

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[May 31, 2017]

Forum for Consultations between the National and Regional Governments

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first meeting in FY2017 of the Forum for Consultations between the National and Regional Governments at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[May 31, 2017]

Party to Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Keidanren

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a party to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Keidanren held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[May 31, 2017]

Courtesy Call from the State Councilor of China

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Dr. Yang Jiechi, State Councilor of the People’s Republic of China, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister having his photograph taken with the participants in the courtesy call
[May 31, 2017]

Courtesy Call from the United States Cherry Blossom Queen and Others

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the 69th United States Cherry Blossom Queen and others at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[May 30, 2017]

Council on Investments for the Future

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[May 30, 2017]

Ceremony for the Return of the Unit Flag of the SDF Engineering Unit Deployed to South Sudan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the ceremony for the return of the unit flag of the Self-Defense Force (SDF) Engineering Unit deployed to South Sudan, held at the Ministry of Defense, and delivered an address.

Photograph of the Prime Minister taking a commemorative photograph with the participants in the courtesy call (1)
[May 30, 2017]

Courtesy Call from a Delegation Led by the Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Armed Services

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from a delegation led by Chairman Mac Thornberry, the U.S. House Committee on Armed Services, at the Prime Minister's Office.

[May 30, 2017]

Meeting of the House of Councillors Committee on Judicial Affairs

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[May 30, 2017]

Meeting amongst Main Ministers on the TPP

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 18th Meeting amongst Main Ministers on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[May 30, 2017]

Joint Meeting of the Strategic Headquarters for the Promotion of an Advanced Information and Telecommunications Network Society (IT Strategic Headquarters) and the Strategic Council for the Promotion of the Use of Public Data by the Private Sector

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe jointly held the 71st meeting of the Strategic Headquarters for the Promotion of an Advanced Information and Telecommunications Network Society (IT Strategic Headquarters), and the 2nd meeting of the Strategic Council for the Promotion of the Use of Public Data by the Private Sector, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[May 29, 2017]

Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 12th meeting of the Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[May 29, 2017]

Plenary Session of the House of Councillors

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press occasion
[May 29, 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 shaking hands with the Prime Minister of Malta
[May 27, 2017]

Visit to Malta

On May 27 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Valletta in the Republic of Malta.

Photograph of the group photograph session with the leaders of the G7 members and invited outreach countries (1)
[May 27, 2017]

G7 Taormina Summit: Second Day

On May 27 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting the Italian Republic to attend the G7 Taormina Summit, attended Session 4 (outreach session) on “Innovation and Development in Africa” and then participated in a photograph session with the leaders of the G7 members and invited outreach countries.

Photograph of the leaders’ commemorative photograph session
[May 26, 2017]

G7 Taormina Summit: First Day

On May 25 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Italian Republic to attend the G7 Taormina Summit.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press occasion
[May 25, 2017]

Press Occasion on the G7 Taormina Summit

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[May 24, 2017]

Council on the Promotion of the National Movement to Improve Productivity

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Council on the Promotion of the National Movement to Improve Productivity at the Prime Minister’s Office.

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

Education Rebuilding Implementation Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 40th meeting of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

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

Regular General Meeting of the National Association of Chairpersons of City Councils

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a Regular General Meeting of the National Association of Chairpersons of City Councils held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[May 23, 2017]

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the report
[May 23, 2017]

Regulatory Reform Promotion Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 18th meeting of the Regulatory Reform Promotion Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal (1)
[May 23, 2017]

Proposal from the LDP Parliamentary League on Cybersecurity Countermeasures

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Parliamentary League on Cybersecurity Countermeasures of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP), at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[May 23, 2017]

Headquarters on Creating Dynamism in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Industries and Local Communities

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 21st meeting of the Headquarters on Creating Dynamism in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Industries and Local Communities at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech (1)
[May 22, 2017]

Worldwide Officers Meeting of The Boston Consulting Group

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Worldwide Officers Meeting of The Boston Consulting Group held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[May 22, 2017]

Courtesy Call from the Director-General of the WTO

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Roberto Azevêdo, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal (1)
[May 22, 2017]

Proposal from the LDP Headquarters for the Revitalization of Education and Komeito Headquarters for the Promotion of Education Reform

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) Headquarters for the Revitalization of Education and Komeito Headquarters for the Promotion of Education Reform at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[May 22, 2017]

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.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[May 22, 2017]

Council on National Strategic Special Zones

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 30th meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press occasion
[May 21, 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 leaders shaking hands
[May 19, 2017]

Japan-Argentina Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Mauricio Macri, President of the Argentine Republic, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a congratulatory address (1)
[May 19, 2017]

Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the House of Councillors, at the Diet.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[May 19, 2017]

Headquarters for the Promotion of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth 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 receiving the proposal (1)
[May 18, 2017]

Proposal from the LDP Research Commission on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise and Small Business

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) Research Commission on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise and Small Business at the Prime Minister’s Office.

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

Courtesy Call from the Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Korea

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Moon Hee-sang, Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Korea, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[May 17, 2017]

Japan-New Zealand Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with the Rt. Hon. Bill English, Prime Minister of New Zealand, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[May 17, 2017]

Follow-Up Meeting on the Plan to Realize the Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first follow-up meeting on the Plan to Realize the Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech (1)
[May 16, 2017]

CEO Council Dinner Program Hosted by the Wall Street Journal

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the CEO Council Dinner Program hosted by the Wall Street Journal in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[May 16, 2017]

Courtesy Call from the Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Admiral Harry B. Harris, Jr., Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[May 16, 2017]

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 the Prime Minister holding the press occasion
[May 14, 2017]

Press Occasion on North Korea’s Missile Launch (Second Press Occasion)

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press occasion
[May 14, 2017]

Press Occasion on North Korea’s Missile Launch (First Press Occasion)

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

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

Council on Investments for the Future

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the Global Women’s Leadership Award (1)
[May 11, 2017]

Opening Ceremony of the 2017 Global Summit of Women

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the opening ceremony of the 2017 Global Summit of Women held in Tokyo.

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

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister being presented with the Joint Statements (1)
[May 11, 2017]

Joint Statements of the G-Science Academies in Advance of the G7 Summit

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received the Joint Statements of the G-Science Academies in Advance of the G7 Summit at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister shaking hands with Governor Koike
[May 11, 2017]

Meeting with the Governor of Tokyo

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with Ms. Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a draw
[May 10, 2017]

Rugby World Cup 2019 Pool Draw

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Rugby World Cup 2019 pool draw, held at the Kyoto State Guest House.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[May 10, 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.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[May 10, 2017]

Courtesy Call from Members of the Online Medical Consultation Project in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture, and Others

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from members of the online medical consultation project in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture, and others, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

[May 9, 2017]

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.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[May 8, 2017]

Courtesy Call from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Pham Binh Minh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

[May 8, 2017]

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.

Photograph of the Prime Minister visiting Miyanomori Elementary School in Higashimatsushima City (1)
[May 2, 2017]

Visit to Miyagi Prefecture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Miyagi Prefecture.

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