March 28, 2025, Tokyo
Distinguished guests, honorable leaders, and dear friends,
As we draw this remarkable day to a close, I am filled with gratitude and inspiration. The 4th Shinzo Abe Conference has been a profound gathering—a testament to the enduring legacy of a great leader, Shinzo Abe, and a powerful step forward in our shared journey toward a more peaceful, secure, and prosperous world. I want to thank each of you—government leaders, scholars, innovators, and students—for your thoughtful contributions, your insightful discussions, and your unwavering commitment to the ideals we hold dear.
I also want to express my heartfelt appreciation to Yasuhide Nakayama, Representative of BGF in Japan and Taiwan, who set up a great program for me to visit and discuss with Japanese government leaders, business leaders, distinguished scholars, and outstanding students. It has truly been an amazing Japan trip for me, one that has deepened my understanding of Japan’s vital role in our global mission and strengthened the bonds between our nations.
Today, we have celebrated the realization of the AI World Society—AIWS—and its transformative vision of AIWS Government 24/7. We have explored how this framework can redefine governance, making it responsive, transparent, and accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, empowering citizens to shape their societies in real time. Through our discussions, we have seen how AI, digital tools, and quantum computing can serve as partners in this endeavor, ensuring that governments not only meet the needs of their people but also contribute to global peace and stability, just as Shinzo Abe envisioned.
A highlight of this conference has been the unveiling of the Tokyo Accord for Government 24/7: AI and Finance Platforms, which includes the groundbreaking Abe Financial AI Protocol. This accord is more than a document—it is a commitment to harness AI and finance platforms for the betterment of governance and society, rooted in Abe’s vision of strength, compassion, and foresight. The Abe Financial AI Protocol, with its focus on transparency, fraud detection, and sustainable economic growth, positions Japan as a global leader in ethical AI and financial reform. I am deeply grateful to Minister Minoru Kiuchi, Yasuhide Nakayama, and all our distinguished participants—Kano Takehiro, Matsuo Yutaka, Elisabeth Moreno, Alex Pentland, Audrey Tang, Yano Kazuo, and Governor Michael Dukakis—for your leadership and insights that have shaped this historic moment.
Our discussions today have also laid the foundation for the next steps in our journey. The outcomes of this conference will be brought to the BGF Conference at Harvard University Loeb House on April 22, 2025, where we will build on the Tokyo Accord to develop the Boston Finance Framework for Governance 24/7. This framework will further advance our shared vision for AI-driven governance and global enlightenment, ensuring that the momentum we have created here in Tokyo continues to inspire and shape the future. I look forward to seeing many of you there as we continue this important work together.
As I reflect on today, I am reminded of Shinzo Abe’s words and actions—his dedication to peace, his passion for innovation, and his belief in the power of collaboration. He showed us that true leadership is about building bridges, not walls; about serving humanity with humility and vision. Let us honor his living legacy by carrying forward the spirit of this conference—by working together to make AIWS Government 24/7 a reality, not just in Japan, but across the world. Let us create a future where every citizen’s voice is heard, where technology serves the greater good, and where peace and prosperity are shared by all. We will take action together, and our next conferences will be geared toward actionable outcomes, ensuring that our shared vision translates into tangible impact for societies worldwide.
I leave you with a heartfelt thank you for your partnership and a renewed call to action. Let us continue this journey with the same courage, determination, and hope that Shinzo Abe embodied. Together, we can build a world that reflects his dream—a world where governance is a force for unity, innovation, and peace, every hour of every day.
Thank you, and I look forward to our continued collaboration.
