I think it is the responsibility of anyone involved in politics to always think of what Japan can do to contribute more to the peace and stability not just of Japan and the region but of the entire world. Shinzo Abe More Quotes by Shinzo Abe More Quotes From Shinzo Abe While listening to the voices of the people, I want to push forward with preparations to make the Olympics a success. Shinzo Abe sports To expand the reach of these alliances, we are embarking on unprecedented trilateral cooperation, in some cases this cooperation directly benefits our work on maritime security. For example, we're cooperating trilaterally with Japan and Australia to strengthen maritime security in Southeast Asia and explore defense technology cooperation. Shinzo Abe top-news History is harsh. What is done cannot be undone, with deep repentance in my heart, I stood there in silent prayers for some time. Shinzo Abe latest-headlines Now our bilateral relationship is more robust than ever. Shinzo Abe latest-headlines We've managed to compile a long-term and specific plan that fully takes into account our new security policy, as the key principle of our space policy, this is something that marks a historic turning point. Shinzo Abe technology The victory gives us strength to follow through on our political will. Shinzo Abe world As a country with experience of coping with earthquakes, tsunamis and other natural disasters, Japan believes in emphasizing the mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction. We therefore prioritize investment in disaster prevention and post-disaster improvements under a policy of Build Back Better (BBB). Shinzo Abe better disaster experience country In every country and region, there are practices and ways of living and culture that have been handed down from ancestors. Naturally, I feel that these should be respected. Shinzo Abe down feel country culture I often say to entrepreneurs, 'If Lehman Brothers were Lehman Brothers & Sisters, it wouldn't have gone into bankruptcy.' Shinzo Abe sisters say bankruptcy gone Human security recognizes the importance of individuals and that the key to ensuring growth in developing countries is to foster individual talent and abilities, build self-reliance, and put people in a position to make a broader contribution to society. Growth must be inclusive, and no one must be left behind. Shinzo Abe talent growth society people On the question of comfort women, when my thought goes to these people, who have been victimized by human trafficking and gone through immeasurable pain and suffering beyond description, my heart aches. And on this point, my thought has not changed at all from previous prime ministers. Shinzo Abe women pain heart people Russia is a part of the West and at the same time is a part of the Asia-Pacific. Shinzo Abe same part russia time Innovation and corporate governance are extremely important to improve the profitability of Japanese companies and encourage them to increase wages, capital spending, and dividends. Shinzo Abe governance innovation wages important Japan has consistently remained a friend of Indonesia since the end of World War II and has regarded cooperation with Indonesia as a top priority. Shinzo Abe friend end war world 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. Shinzo Abe medical government together thinking 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. Shinzo Abe think welcome safety peace When I came to office, in terms of diplomacy and national security, as well as the economy, Japan was in a very severe situation. Shinzo Abe diplomacy security situation office China, as a nation, is a country under the one-party rule of the Communist Party, but it has introduced the market economy. As a country that is under the one-party rule of the Communist Party, normally what they should be seeking is equality of results. Shinzo Abe nation equality party country When I served as prime minister last time, I failed to prioritize my agenda. I was eager to complete everything at once, and ended my administration in failure. After resigning, for six years I traveled across the nation simply to listen. Shinzo Abe nation everything failure time The dolphin fishing that takes place in Taiji town is an ancient fishing practice deeply rooted in their culture and their practices and supports their livelihoods. Shinzo Abe place fishing practice culture