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- Feb. 5, 2014Japan-Switzerland Summit MeetingPrime Minister Abe Shinzo held talks with H.E. Mr. Didier Burkhalter, President and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, as well as a signing ceremony and a joint press announcement. Related Link: Japan-Switzerland Foreign Ministers' Meeting (Summary)http://www.mofa.go.jp/press/release/press4e_000191.html
- Feb. 4, 2014Advisory Panel on Reconstruction of the Legal Basis for Security“T here is now a recognized need for dealing with so-called 'gray zone' situations. These situations include cases in which foreign national submarines navigating underwater intrude into Japan's territorial waters and continue to navigate the waters, refusing Japan's request to leave, or incursions occurring in remote islands or sea areas that are several hundred kilometers away from the mainland, making it difficult for the police or the Japan Coast Guard alone to respond quickly. We must carry out a thorough review to see if there are no 'gaps' that need to be filled in by introducing legislation from the perspective of whether the Self-Defense Forces have sufficient authority and are able to respond in a timely manner,” said Prime Minister Abe Shinzo at the meeting of the Advisory Panel on Reconstruction of the Legal Basis for Security.
- Feb. 3, 2014Prime Minister Abe Shinzo received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Jesús Posada Moreno, Speaker of the Congress of Deputies of Spain.
- Feb. 3, 2014Prime Minister Abe Shinzo received a courtesy call from ADM Samuel J. Locklear, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command.
- Feb. 1, 2014Munich Security Conference Foreign Minister Kishida Fumio attended the 50th annual Munich Security Conference and made remarks. In his remarks, Minister explained Japan's vision "Proactive Contribution to Peace" based on the principle of international cooperation and said, "Japan, as a major player in world politics and economics, will, in cooperation with our partners, contribute even more proactively in securing peace, stability, and prosperity of the regional and international community." Related Link: http://www.mofa.go.jp/fp/nsp/page18e_000046.html
- Jan. 30, 2014Basic policies of the National Strategic Special Zones are decided. “During the recent Davos Meeting, I made remarks that 'in the National Strategic Special Zones, over the next two years, no vested interests will remain immune from my drill.' The concept behind those remarks is clearly incorporated in today's 'basic policies,' said Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. The Special Zones will be a breakthrough for regulatory reform, which is fundamental to the Abe administration's growth strategy.
- Jan. 28, 2014Youths Participating in the Global Leaders Development (GLD) Program “GLD Program aims to deepen mutual understanding through multilateral discussions and cultural exchanges between Japanese and overseas youths, to expand the global perspectives of participating youths and to foster a spirit of international cooperation, thereby nurturing youths capable of providing leadership in fields that are becoming increasingly international and assisting the post-Program social contribution activities of participating youths,” said Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.
- Jan. 26, 2014Prime Minister's Visit to India January 25, Prime Minister Abe Shinzo visited the Republic of India and held talks with H.E. Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, and held a signing ceremony for a joint statement. Prime Minister On the next morning, Prime Minister became the first Prime Minister from Japan to review India's Republic Day Parade as the chief guest.Related Links:Japan-India Summit Meeting: http://www.mofa.go.jp/s_sa/sw/in/page3e_000138.html Japan-India Joint Statement: http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/96_abe/diplomatic/201401/25india_e.html
- Jan. 24, 2014Foreign Policy Speech by Foreign Minister Kishida Fumio outlined the basic orientation of Japan’s foreign policy at the 186th Session of the Diet. Full text: http://www.mofa.go.jp/fp/pp/page18e_000037.html
- Jan. 22, 2014PM Abe’s Speech At Davos Meeting “Pundits used to say that Japan was at dusk, or the land of the setting sun. They said that for a country as mature as Japan, growth would be impossible. These arguments were made to sound almost legitimate. You can see what Japan's psyche was like before I took office as Prime Minister. “Hardly can you hear any such voices now. Our growth rate has changed dramatically, from negative growth to positive. In six years' time, the Olympics and the Paralympics will come to Tokyo. People are now more vibrant and upbeat. It is not twilight, but a new dawn that is breaking over Japan.” And Prime Minster closed his speech saying, “Japan has sworn an oath never again to wage a war. We have never stopped and will continue to be wishing for the world to be at peace. It is my fervent hope that, through Abenomics, we can create a vibrant Japan that can bring about peace and prosperity in the region, and in the world.” Full text:http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/96_abe/statement/201401/22speech_e.html
