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On May 29, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 12th meeting of the Headquarters for the Promotion of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games at the Prime Minister’s Office.
 
At the meeting, “Draft Report on the Status of Government Initiatives related to the Promotion of Preparation and Management for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games,” and the amendment to  ”On a Liaison Conference  for Relevant Ministries and Agencies related to the Host Towns of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games” were approved. In addition, there were reports related to “the Schedule for Main Issues and the Major Responses by the Government towards the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games,” and “the Status of Preparations for the Rugby World Cup 2019.”
 
Based on the approvals and reports at the meeting, the Prime Minister said,
 
“With the conclusion of the PyeongChang Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, it is now the turn of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
 
In order to make the Games the world’s best, and to create a new legacy, the Government has been working together in unity with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the Organising Committee, and the relevant municipalities. 
 
We have just compiled the second report for the Diet on these government initiatives.  
 
We must make the Tokyo Games historically significant one where everyone can shared its significance and experiences, welcoming participants from many countries and regions, and take this opportunity to present to the world Japan’s leading initiatives as a mature society. There are several pressing issues; the materialization of smooth transportation, flawless security measures and ensuring safety and peace of mind as well as measures for protection against the heat. 
 
In addition, the realization of “Recovery and Reconstruction Games” and various initiatives by the host towns and other entities as well as disseminating the charms of Japanese cuisine and culture and  promoting universal design are other important issues that the Government should address.
 
The Rugby World Cup is being held next year. The eyes of the world have been already on Japan. The Games in Tokyo are near at hand. To ensure its success, the Government will further accelerate its efforts while ensuring thorough management of the progress of the various policy measures. I call upon all Ministers to make even greater efforts for the success of the Games.”