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Princess Aiko Visits UNESCO-Listed Luang Prabang, Pledges to Be a Bridge for JapanLaos Ties

The visit marked her first overseas goodwill mission.

Overview

  • She traveled from Vientiane on a temporary LaosChina Railway service, reaching Luang Prabang in about two hours.
  • In Luang Prabang she toured the former royal palace museum and the 16th-century Xieng Thong temple while wearing traditional attire.
  • At a luncheon hosted by provincial party secretary Bunruam, she expressed hope of serving as a bridge between the two nations.
  • She inspected the Japan-supported Lao Friends Children's Hospital, visiting inpatient wards and speaking with patients and caregivers.
  • She also visited Kuang Si Falls before returning to Vientiane the same day, with departure for Japan scheduled for November 21.