Shinzo Abe
Shinzo Abe
Shinzō Abeis the current Prime Minister of Japan, re-elected to the position in December 2012. Abe is also the President of the Liberal Democratic Party...
NationalityJapanese
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth21 September 1954
CityTokyo, Japan
CountryJapan
strong japan alliances
I will aim to restore the Japan-U.S. alliance and Japan's strong diplomatic capabilities. Japan can't pursue a strong foreign policy without strengthening its alliance with the United States.
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I did learn from many mistakes. First and foremost, I learned that it is important to create a wide base of support within the LDP. In forming the cabinet this time, I included almost all the members of the LDP whom I ran against during the party election for president. Also, as a result of the lessons I learned, this time my policy priorities have become very clear. This would include first and foremost restoring a robust economy. I believe this has resulted in the strong support that I am getting from the people.
suffering stronger trouble
Our predecessors overcame many troubles and much suffering, but each time got back up stronger than before.
strong japan creating
the sluggish economy is creating a situation where the young people in Japan cannot cherish their desires or have prospects for their future. Also, the decline in Japan's economic capability is resulting in a declining presence for Japan's foreign policy as well. Accordingly, the duties and mission that I must fulfill are pretty clear: namely, to regain a strong and robust economy, and also to restore Japan's strong foreign policy capability.
strong determination islands
The Senkaku islands are inherently Japanese territory. I want to show my strong determination to prevent this from changing.
alliance deterrence enhancing ensuring factor obama peace playing policy role safety security welcome
We welcome the Obama administration's policy called the 'pivot to Asia' because it is a contributing factor to the safety and peace of the region. I think this pivot policy is playing an indispensable role in enhancing the deterrence of the U.S.-Japan alliance as well as ensuring peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region.
actively experience founded japan nations path peace share since time united walked war worked
The United Nations was founded 70 years ago, at the end of World War II. Since that time, Japan has steadfastly walked the path of peace and rebuilt a nation. And, since the mid-1950s onward, we have actively worked to share our experience of development with other nations, especially in Asia.
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Thinking ahead, in 2013, the Japanese government, together with pharmaceutical companies and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, established a fund for promoting research and development of medical products for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The importance of planning for disease outbreaks was made clear with the Ebola virus.
agreed await japan remain
They all agreed that they want to remain in Japan and await their children's return,
continuing current decided discussion fiscal future loans monitor plan provide relations situation within
We have decided to waive a plan to provide loans for the fiscal 2005, considering the current situation surrounding the Japan-China relations. We will monitor future development in Japan-China relations while continuing discussion (on the loans) within the government.
certainly difficult easy issue
The territorial issue is certainly a difficult issue and it is not easy to find a solution,
change deflation mild seeing signs though view
There's no change to our view that mild deflation lingers, though we are seeing some signs of improvement.
agreement reach respect result
We will respect the result of the referendum, but on the other hand, we would like to reach an agreement in the Japan-U.S. negotiations.
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... I have heard that the North Korean side also expressed views and questions of their own.