At the invitation of the Lao Government, Princess Aiko is undertaking an official visit to Laos to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. On November 17, 2025, Princess Aiko departed from Haneda Airport for Laos. Later that day, she arrived at a hotel in Vientiane, where she was welcomed with a traditional dance performance.
On November 18, the Princess’s official schedule includes a courtesy call on President Thongloun Sisoulith and a banquet hosted by Vice President Pany Yathotou.
On November 19, Princess Aiko will visit the COPE Visitor Centre, a facility that raises awareness about unexploded ordnance dropped during the Vietnam War, and observe Japanese-language classes at a local secondary school. On November 20, she will make a day trip by rail to the ancient city of Luang Prabang, where she will meet with the local Party Secretary and tour a children's hospital.
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