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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>Today， the world faces major changes</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>that can be likened to a tectonic shift both
in national security and in economic fields．</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>Faced with these circumstances， I have set
“the Third Opening of Japan” as a grand objective．</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>One specific policy of major importance
is the promotion of economic partnerships．</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>With respect to the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Agreement (TPP)， the Japanese Government</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>will reach a decision on whether to join
negotiations by around June this year．</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>At the same time with the opening
of the country，</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>we need to forge new connections
between individuals，</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>called “kizuna” (interpersonal bonds)
in Japanese．</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>There is a need for society-wide activities
in which the government and</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>volunteers cooperate to assist those
who have fallen on hard times，</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>beyond their family members．</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>Two days ago， a Japanese food culture
fair took place in Davos．</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>Many people must have enjoyed it．</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>In terms of output， Japan’s agriculture
ranks fourth in the world．</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>As the attractiveness of Japan’s food
culture spreads throughout the world，</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>I believe it is possible for Japanese agriculture
to revitalize itself as a growing industry．</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>With this expression of determination
as Prime Minister of Japan，</c>

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<c.vttBottom.vttWhite>I will bring my speech to a close．
Thank you very much!</c>