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The Prime Minister in Action
May 2018
Japan-Viet Nam Summit Meeting and Other Events
On May 31, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Tran Dai Quang, President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Council for the Implementation of Education Rebuilding
On May 31, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 42nd meeting of the Council for the Implementation of Education Rebuilding at the Prime Minister's Office.
G-Science Academies' Joint Statement in advance of the G7 Summit
On May 31, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a Joint Statement in advance of the G7 Summit from the G-Science Academies at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Annual General Assembly of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation)
On May 31, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Annual General Assembly of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) held in Tokyo.
Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
On May 31, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Courtesy Call from the President of the National Assembly of France and Others
On May 31, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. François de Rugy, President of the National Assembly of the French Republic, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Proposal from the LDP Headquarters for 100-Year Life Society Strategy
On May 31, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Headquarters for 100-Year Life Society Strategy of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the Mayor of Hakone Town, Chairman of the Town Assembly and Others
On May 31, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from Mr. Nobuo Yamaguchi, Mayor of Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Mr. Hiroyuki Okitsu, Chairman of the Town Assembly, and others.
Proposal from the LDP Economic Strategy Headquarters for Building the Future Society based on AI
On May 31, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Economic Strategy Headquarters for Building the Future Society based on AI of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Presentation of Kariyushi Shirts from the Deputy Governor of Okinawa Prefecture
On May 31, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was presented with a kariyushi shirt by Mr. Moritake Tomikawa, Deputy Governor of Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Follow-up Meeting on “Japan’s Plan for Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens
On May 30, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second follow-up meeting on the “Japan’s Plan for Dynamic Engagement of All CitizensPlan to Realize the Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens,” at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Joint Meeting of the Committees of Both Houses on Fundamental National Policies at the Diet (Deliberation between Party Leaders)
On May 30, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a deliberation between party leaders with Mr. Yukio Edano, Leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan; Mr. Yuichiro Tamaki, Co-leader of the Democratic Party for the People; Mr. Kazuo Shii, Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Japanese Communist Party; and Mr. Toranosuke Katayama, Co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, at the Joint Meeting of the Committees of Both Houses on Fundamental National Policies at the Diet.
Regular General Meeting of the National Association of Chairpersons of City Councils
On May 30, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 94th Regular General Meeting of the National Association of Chairpersons of City Councils held in Tokyo.
Forum for Consultations between the National and Local Governments
On May 29, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first meeting in FY2018 of the Forum for Consultations between the National and Local Governments at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the United States Cherry Blossom Queen and Others
On May 29, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the 70th United States Cherry Blossom Queen and others at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Proposal from the LDP Research Commission on Small and Medium-sized Enterprise and Small Business
On May 29, 2018, 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.
Headquarters for the Promotion of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games
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.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
On May 28, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the seventh meeting in 2018 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Proposal from Komeito on the 2018 Basic Policy and Other Matters
On May 28, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from Komeito on the 2018 Basic Policy and other matters, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Request from the LDP Special Mission Committee on Fiscal Reconstruction
On May 28, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request from the Special Mission Committee on Fiscal Reconstruction of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting with Families of Abductees and Others
On May 28, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with families of abductees and others at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
On May 28, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors
On May 28, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.
Visit to Russia: Third Day
On May 26, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Moscow, the Russian Federation.
Visit to Russia: First and Second Day
On May 24, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in St. Petersburg, the Russian Federation.
Press Conference on the U.S.-North Korea Summit Meeting
On May 25, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference regarding the U.S.-North Korea Summit Meeting in St. Petersburg in the Russian Federation.
Press Conference on the Visit to Russia
On May 24, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference regarding the visit to the Russian Federation at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the Winners of the National Truck Driver Contest
On May 23, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the four winners of the 49th National Truck Driver Contest at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from BORO
On May 23, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from BORO, singer and Director of the Ayaka Fund , at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Committee on Health, Labour, and Welfare of the House of Representatives
On May 23, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Health, Labour, and Welfare of the House of Representatives.
Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
On May 22, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Proposal from the LDP Headquarters for the Revitalization of Education
On May 22, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) Headquarters for the Revitalization of Education, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Press Conference on the Documents Submitted by Ehime Prefecture to the Diet
On May 22, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
On May 21, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the sixth meeting in 2018 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties
On May 21, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the Prime Minister's Office.
Sea Review and Comprehensive Drill in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the formation of Japan Coast Guard
On May 20, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the commemorative review-of-fleet ceremony for the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Coast Guard system and comprehensive drills held in Tokyo Bay.
Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: Second Day
On May 19, 2018, following on from the previous day, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 8th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM8), which was held in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture.
Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: First Day
On May 18, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Eighth Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM8), which was held in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture.
Courtesy Call from Fukushima Prefecture’s Inawashiro Society of Commerce and Industry, Inawashiro Tourist Association, and Others
On May 17, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from Fukushima Prefecture’s Inawashiro Society of Commerce and Industry, Inawashiro Tourist Association, and others.
Council on Investments for the Future
On May 17, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 16th meeting of the Council on Investments for the Future at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Committee on Cabinet of the House of Representatives
On May 17, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Cabinet of the House of Representatives.
Proposal from the LDP Research Commission on Intellectual Property Strategy
On May 17, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Research Commission on Intellectual Property Strategy of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Japan-Fiji Summit Meeting and Other Events
On May 16, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with the Hon . Rear Admiral (Retired) Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council for Designing 100-Year Life Society
On May 16, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 7th meeting of the Council for Designing 100-Year Life Society at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives and His Delegation
On May 16, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from Mr. Scott Saiki, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the State of Hawaii, United States of America, and his delegation.
Courtesy Call from Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Parliament of the Czech Republic, and Others
On May 16, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from Mr. Radek Vondráček, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Parliament of the Czech Republic , and others.
Courtesy Call from the EU-Japan Business Round Table
On March 16, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from Mr. Kazuo Tsukuda, Japanese Co-Chairman; Mr. Danny Risberg, acting EU Co-Chairman; and other members of the EU-Japan Business Round Table.
Courtesy Call from the Governor of Hokkaido and Others
On May 16, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from Ms. Harumi Takahashi, Governor of Hokkaido, and others, and received a request concerning the Northern Territories issue.
Award Ceremony of the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Appreciation for Life-Saving Activities
On May 16, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the award ceremony of the Prime Minister's certificate of appreciation at the Prime Minister's Office to commend those who placed themselves in danger to save another person's life.
Japan-Samoa Summit Meeting and Other Events
On May 15, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with the Hon. Tuilaepa Fatialofa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Independent State of Samoa, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Japan-Korea Business Conference
On May 15, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 50th meeting of the Japan-Korea Business Conference held in Tokyo.
Headquarters for Ocean Policy
On May 15, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 17th meeting of the Headquarters for Ocean Policy at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from a Delegation from the Japan-Korea Economic Association
On May 14, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from a delegation from the Japan-Korea Economic Association at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors
On May 14, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
On May 14, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
Visit to Hokkaido by the Leaders of Japan and China
On May 10, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Hokkaido together with H.E. Mr. Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.
Chinese Culture Exhibition and Welcome Reception for the Premier of the State Council of China in Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Japan and the People's Republic of China
On May 10, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, together with H.E. Mr. Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, attended the Chinese Culture Exhibition and the Welcome Reception for the Premier of the State Council of China in Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Japan and the People's Republic of China held in Tokyo.
Press Conference on the Summit Telephone Talk with President Trump of the United States and Other Matters
On May 10, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Japan-China-ROK Trilateral Summit Meeting, Japan-ROK Summit Meeting, Japan-China Summit Meeting, and Other Events
On May 9, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Seventh Japan-China-ROK Trilateral Summit Meeting, the Japan-ROK Summit Meeting, the Japan-China Summit Meeting, and other events.
Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
On May 8, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Press Conference on the Summit Telephone Talk with the President of China
On May 4, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence.
Visit to the Middle East: Fourth Day
On May 2, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Jericho Agro-Industrial Park (JAIP) in Palestine (Jericho).
Visit to the Middle East: Third Day
On May 1, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, attended a welcome ceremony, followed by a meeting with H.E. Dr. Hani Al-Mulki , Prime Minister of Jordan. Prime Minister Abe then attended a signing ceremony.
