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December 2018
Meeting with Members of TOKIO
On December 28, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with members of TOKIO at the Prime Minister's Official Residence.
Ministerial Meeting on Tuition-Free Childhood and Higher Education
On December 28, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a Ministerial Meeting Aimed at Designing a System for Tuition-Free Childhood and Higher Education.
Award Ceremony for the Japan Medical Research and Development Grand Prize
On December 27, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the second award ceremony for the Japan Medical Research and Development Grand Prize, held at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan Exposition Comprehensive Promotion Council
On December 26, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Japan Exposition Comprehensive Promotion Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of Councillors of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation)
On December 26, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the seventh Meeting of Councillors of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) held in Tokyo.
Press Conference on the Six Years since the Inauguration
On December 25, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office.
National Council for the Promotion of Disaster Prevention
On December 25, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth meeting of the National Council for the Promotion of Disaster Prevention at the Prime Minister's Office.
Ministerial Council on the Promotion of Dementia Care Policies
On December 25, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first meeting of the Promotion of Dementia Care Policies at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Headquarters for Promoting Decentralization Reform
On December 25, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 12th meeting of the Headquarters for Promoting Decentralization Reform at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ministerial Council on Acceptance and Inclusion of Foreign Human Resources
On December 25, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the third meeting of the Ministerial Council on Acceptance and Inclusion of Foreign Human Resources at the Prime Minister’s Office.
59th Press Photo Exhibition 2018
On December 22, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the 59th Press Photo Exhibition 2018 being held in Tokyo.
Council on Mid-Career Recruitment and the Recruitment of Experienced Professionals
On December 21, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first meeting of the Council on Mid-Career Recruitment and the Recruitment of Experienced Professionals at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Awards Ceremony for Long-Serving Employees of the Cabinet and Cabinet Office
On December 21, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a ceremony held at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence to present awards to long-serving employees of the Cabinet and Cabinet Office.
Conferment Ceremony for the Japan SDGs Award
On December 21, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the conferment ceremony for the second Japan SDGs Award at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Promotion Headquarters
On December 21, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the sixth meeting of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Promotion Headquarters at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters
On December 21, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 47th meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ministerial Meeting Concerning Measures Against Crime
On December 21, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 30th Ministerial Meeting Concerning Measures Against Crime at the Prime Minister's Office.
Presentation Ceremony for the Prime Minister’s Cup of the Japan Pro Sports Awards
On December 20, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 2018 51st Presentation Ceremony for the Prime Minister’s Cup of the Japan Pro Sports Awards, held in Tokyo.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
On December 20, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 17th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy in 2018, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues
On December 20, 2018, 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.
Presentation of Flowers and Other Gifts from Awaji Island
On December 20, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was presented with flowers produced on Awaji Island and other gifts by the Awaji Flowers Cooperative Association and others.
Council for Science, Technology and Innovation
On December 20, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 41st meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Japan-Zambia Summit Meeting and Other Events
On December 19, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The General Assembly of Japan’s National Council for Export Promotion of Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Processed Foods
On December 19, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 2018 General Assembly of Japan’s National Council for Export Promotion of Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Processed Foods held in Tokyo.
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
On December 19, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe jointly held the 75th meeting of the Strategic Headquarters for the Promotion of an Advanced Information and Telecommunications Network Society (IT Strategic Headquarters), and the 6th meeting of the Strategic Council for the Promotion of the Use of Public Data by the Private Sector, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Request to the Government on the Return of the Northern Territories
On December 18, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request to the Government on the return of the Northern Territories from Ms. Harumi Takahashi, Governor of Hokkaido, and others, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy
On December 18, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 17th meeting of the Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ministerial Council on the Strengthening of the Maritime Security System
On December 18, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Strengthening of the Maritime Security System at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Forum for Consultations between the National and Local Governments
On December 17, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the third meeting in FY2018 of the Forum for Consultations between the National and Local Governments, held at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Proposal from the LDP Economic Strategy Headquarters for Building the Future Society based on AI
On December 17, 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.
Ceremony to Commend Leading Companies Where Women Shine
On December 17, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a ceremony to commend leading companies where women shine, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council on National Strategic Special Zones
On December 17, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 37th meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones at the Prime Minister's Office.
Report from the Ruling Parties’ Working Team on the New National Defense Program Guidelines and Other Matters
On December 14, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a report from the Ruling Parties’ Working Team on the New National Defense Program Guidelines and Other Matters, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Award Ceremony of the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Appreciation for Life-Saving Activities
On December 14, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the award ceremony of the Prime Minister’s certificate of appreciation for life-saving activities at the Prime Minister's Office to commend those who placed themselves in danger to save another person's life.
Luncheon with Japanese-Speaking Ambassadors to Japan
On December 14, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a luncheon for Japanese-speaking ambassadors accredited to Japan, at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence.
National Resilience Promotion Headquarters and Ministerial Meeting on Emergency Inspection of Critical Infrastructure
On December 14, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the ninth meeting of the National Resilience Promotion Headquarters and third Ministerial Meeting on Emergency Inspection of Critical Infrastructure, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Japan-Mongolia Summit Meeting and Other Events
On December 13, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, Prime Minister of Mongolia, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the Mayor of Kirishima City, Tea Producers, and Others
On December 13, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Shinichi Nakashige, Mayor of Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, tea producers, and others, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Request from the LDP Headquarters for the Revitalization of Education
On December 12, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request from the Headquarters for the Revitalization of Education of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP), at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Press Conference on “the Kanji of the Year”
On December 12, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the “NINJA Parliamentary Group” and the Japan Ninja Council
On December 12, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the “NINJA Parliamentary Group” and the Japan Ninja Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Japan-Ghana Summit Meeting and Other Events
On December 11, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Administrative Reform Promotion Council
On December 11, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 33rd meeting of the Administrative Reform Promotion Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties
On December 11, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Advisory Panel on Security and Defense Capabilities
On December 11, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the seventh meeting of the Advisory Panel on Security and Defense Capabilities at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Strategic Headquarters for National Space Policy
On December 11, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 18th meeting of the Strategic Headquarters for National Space Policy at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Press Conference by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
On December 10, 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 December 10, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 16th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy in 2018, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
National Meeting of the Japan Private Kindergarten PTA Association
On December 10, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 33rd National Meeting of the Japan Private Kindergarten PTA Association held in Tokyo.
Press Conference on the Passing of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States
On December 7, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Committee on Judicial Affairs of the House of Councillors
On December 6, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Judicial Affairs of the House of Councillors.
Courtesy Call from the Diet Members of the Ruling Parties Elected in Osaka
On December 6, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Diet members of the ruling parties elected in Osaka at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Year-End Economists' Meeting
On December 5, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the year end party of economists, held in Tokyo.
Visit to Paraguay
On December 2, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Asunción in the Republic of Paraguay.
Visit to Uruguay
On December 2, 2018 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Montevideo in the Oriental Republic of Uruguay.
G20 Buenos Aires Summit: Third Day
On December 1 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting Buenos Aires in the Argentine Republic to attend the G20 Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy and other events, held talks with the Rt Hon Theresa May MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Subsequently, the Prime Minister held talks with H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Turkey. Afterwards, the Prime Minister held talks with H. E. Mr. Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, and H.E. Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission. Around noon, the Prime Minister attended the third session (working lunch). In the afternoon, the Prime Minister attended the closing session, where the communique was adopted and H.E. Mr. Mauricio Macri, President of the Argentine Republic, delivered closing remarks. Following that, the Prime Minister held talks with H.E. Mr. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, President of the Russian Federation. Thereafter, the Prime Minister held talks with President Macri and attended the signing ceremony of the Japan-Argentina Investment Agreement and the closing ceremony of the 120th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Argentina.
