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The Prime Minister in Action
May 2019
Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting and Other Events
On May 31, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Rodrigo R. Duterte, President of the Republic of the Philippines, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
On May 31, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy in the first year of Reiwa at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Reception at the Annual National Convention of the Central Federation of Societies of Commerce and Industry
On May 31, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a party held as part of the 58th National Convention of the Central Federation of Societies of Commerce and Industry in Tokyo.
Courtesy Call from the United States Cherry Blossom Queen and Others
On May 31, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the 71st United States Cherry Blossom Queen and others at the Prime Minister's Office.
Japan-Cambodia Summit Meeting and Other Events
On May 31, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting and other events with Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Japan-Malaysia Summit Meeting
On May 31, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting with H.E. Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia, at the Prime Minister’s Office. The leaders released a fact-sheet, “Japan-Malaysia Cooperation - Look East Policy Revisited in the New Era.”
Ministerial Council on Marine Plastic Litter
On May 31, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a Ministerial Council on Marine Plastic Litter, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council for Central Disaster Management
On May 31, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 39th Council for Central Disaster Management at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Banquet for the 25th International Conference on the Future of Asia
On May 30, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a banquet for the 25th International Conference on the Future of Asia held in Tokyo.
Courtesy Call from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam
On May 30, 2019, 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.
Joint Meeting of the Follow-Up Meeting on the Plan to Realize the Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens and the Follow-up Meeting for the Work Style Reform
On May 30, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe jointly held the Follow-Up Meeting on the Plan to Realize the Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens and the Follow-up Meeting for the Work Style Reform, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Singapore
On May 30, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, the Republic of Singapore at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Council on the House of Representatives Electoral Districts
On May 30, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Council on the House of Representatives Electoral Districts at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from Members of the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services
On May 30, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from members of the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Japan-Lao Summit Meeting and Other Events
On May 30, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
CISAC General Assembly
On May 30, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the General Assembly of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) held in Tokyo.
Japan-Bangladesh Summit Meeting and Other Events
On May 29, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from Y20
On May 29, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the members of Y20 (youth representatives from the G20 members and others) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Proposal from the LDP Special Committee on Traffic Safety and Others
On May 29, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Special Committee on Traffic Safety of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and others at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ministerial Council on the Safety of Children on Their Way to and from School
On May 29, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a Ministerial Council on the Safety of Children on Their Way to and from School at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Press Conference on the Stabbing Incident in Kawasaki City
On May 28, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Visit to JS Kaga with President and Mrs. Trump
On May 28, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Mrs. Akie Abe visited JS Kaga in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture with the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, and Mrs. Melania Trump.
State Banquet at the Imperial Palace in Honor of President and Mrs. Trump
On May 27, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a state banquet for the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, and Mrs. Melania Trump, who are paying a State Visit to Japan, at the Imperial Palace.
Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting and Other Events
On May 27, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting and other events with the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, at Akasaka Palace State Guest House.
Meeting with Families of Abductees
On May 27, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with families of the abductees together with the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, at Akasaka Palace State Guest House.
Dinner between the Prime Minister and Mrs. Abe, and President and Mrs. Trump
On May 26, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Mrs. Akie Abe invited the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, and Mrs. Melania Trump, who are paying a State Visit to Japan, to dinner.
Prime Minister and Mrs. Abe, and President and Mrs. Trump Watch a Grand Sumo Tournament
On May 26, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Mrs. Akie Abe, and the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, and Mrs. Melania Trump, who are paying a State Visit to Japan, watched the Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Prime Minister Abe conferred the Prime Minister’s Cup and President Trump conferred the U.S. President’s Cup to the champion of the sumo tournament.
Golf with President Trump
On May 26, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe played golf with the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, who is paying a State Visit to Japan, at the Mobara Country Club. Mr. Aoki Isao, a professional golf player, joined them.
Press Conference on the Visit to Japan by President Trump
On May 26, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues
On May 24, 2019, 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.
Awards Ceremony for the Fifth Nippon Venture Grand Prize
On May 23, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the awards ceremony for the Fifth Nippon Venture Grand Prize, held at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from U20 Representatives
On May 22, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from representatives of Urban 20 (U20) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Gathering of the Prime Minister and Individuals with Disabilities
On May 21, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Gathering of the Prime Minister and Individuals with Disabilities at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Proposal from the LDP Headquarters for 100-Year Life Society Strategy
On May 21, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received the proposed vision from the Headquarters for 100-Year Life Society Strategy of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ministerial Council on Traffic Safety Policy in Response to Recent Traffic Accidents
On May 21, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a Ministerial Council on Traffic Safety Policy in Response to Recent Traffic Accidents, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy
On May 20, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 18th meeting of the Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Presentation of Kariyushi Shirts from the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture and Others
On May 20, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was presented with a kariyushi shirt by Mr. Denny Tamaki, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture, and others at the Prime Minister’s Office.
“Citizens’ Rally” and Other Events
On May 19, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with families of the abductees and attended a Citizens’ Rally, “Send Home All Abductees together at One Time, Immediately!” in Tokyo.
The Council for the Implementation of Education Rebuilding
On May 17, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 45th meeting of the Council for the Implementation of Education Rebuilding at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from a Member of the Central Politburo of the Communist Party of China
On May 17, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Dr. Yang Jiechi, Member of the Central Politburo of the Communist Party of China, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Presentation Ceremony of New Harvest Green Tea from the LDP Parliamentary League on Tea Industry Promotion and Others
On May 17, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a presentation ceremony of green tea from the new harvest from the Parliamentary League on Tea Industry Promotion of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and others, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Members of the UNICEF Parliamentary League
On May 16, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Ms. Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and members of the UNICEF Parliamentary League at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
On May 16, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Courtesy Call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
On May 16, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Dr. Mohammad Javad Zarif, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council for the Protection of Information
On May 16, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth meeting of the Council for the Protection of Information at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council on Investments for the Future
On May 15, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 27th meeting of the Council on Investments for the Future at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from Members of W20
On May 15, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from members of Women 20 (W20), at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Proposal from the Komeito Headquarters for the Promotion of Education Reform
On May 15, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Komeito Headquarters for the Promotion of Education Reform at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
On May 14, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy in the first year of Reiwa at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from a Delegation Led by the President of B’nai B’rith International
On May 14, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from a delegation led by Mr. Charles Kaufman, President of B’nai B’rith International, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Proposal from the LDP Economic Growth Strategy Headquarters
On May 14, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Economic Growth Strategy Headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Second Proposal from the LDP Headquarters for Cybersecurity Measures
On May 14, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received the second proposal from the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) Headquarters for Cybersecurity Measures, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Hometown Revitalization Support Team
On May 13, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first meeting of the Hometown Revitalization Support Team at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from FAN-bassador Rock
On May 13, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the FAN-bassador Rock (goodwill ambassadors of Food Action Nippon (FAN), which promotes agricultural, forestry, and fishery produce from Japan) Uchikubigokumon-Doukoukai at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council for Science, Technology and Innovation
On May 13, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 44th meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
On May 10, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Meeting of the Committee on Cabinet of the House of Councillors
On May 9, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Cabinet of the House of Councillors.
Courtesy Call from the President of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and Others
On May 9, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Yoshiro Mori, President of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and others at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Kashikodokoro-ni-Kijitsu-Hokoku-no-gi and Koreiden-Shinden-ni-Kijitsu-Hokoku-no-gi
On May 8, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Kashikodokoro-ni-Kijitsu-Hokoku-no-gi, Rite of reporting the dates at the Imperial Sanctuary (Kashikodokoro), and Koreiden-Shinden-ni-Kijitsu-Hokoku-no-gi, Rite of reporting the dates at the Imperial Sanctuaries (Koreiden and Shinden), at the Imperial Palace.
Courtesy Call from Individuals Involved in the Film “Aru Machi no Takai Entotsu”
On May 7, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from individuals involved in the film “Aru Machi no Takai Entotsu (The Tall Smokestack in a Certain Town),” at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Press Conference on the Summit Telephone Talk with President Trump of the United States
On May 6, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence.
Kenji-to-Shokei-no-gi and Sokui-go-Choken-no-gi
On May 1, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Kenji-to-Shokei-no-gi, Ceremony for Inheriting the Imperial Regalia and Seals, and Sokui-go-Choken-no-gi, First Audience after the Accession to the Throne, at the Imperial Palace.
