Japan’s Princess Aiko Begins Historic First Official Visit to Laos

18/11/2025 09:13
Email Print 4268
KPL Her Imperial Highness Princess Aiko of Japan arrived in Vientiane on the evening of November 17, marking the beginning of her first official overseas visit. The Princess was received at Wattay International Airport by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Fongsamout Anlavan and other senior Lao officials.

(KPL) Her Imperial Highness Princess Aiko of Japan arrived in Vientiane on the evening of November 17, marking the beginning of her first official overseas visit. The Princess was received at Wattay International Airport by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Fongsamout Anlavan and other senior Lao officials.

The visit follows an official invitation from Ms. Pany Yathotou, Vice President of the Lao PDR, and will take place from November 17 to 21.

Princess Aiko’s visit comes as Laos and Japan celebrate two major milestones: the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 60th anniversary of Japan’s volunteer cooperation programme in Laos, initiated in 1965. The visit is expected to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

During her stay, Princess Aiko will meet with top Lao leaders and visit significant cultural and historical sites in Vientiane and Luang Prabang, underscoring Japan’s ongoing cultural and people-to-people ties with Laos.

KPL

ຂ່າວອື່ນໆ

    • Laos, Singapore Deepen Ties, Economic CooperationPolitics

      Laos, Singapore Deepen Ties, Economic Cooperation

      7/22/2026 4:03:34 PM

      The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Laos and Singapore convened their 2nd Bilateral Consultations on 21 July 2026 in Singapore, aiming to expand long-standing friendly relations and multi-sector cooperation.

    • Lao, Russian Foreign Ministers Reaffirm Strategic Partnership at Bilateral MeetingPolitics

      Lao, Russian Foreign Ministers Reaffirm Strategic Partnership at Bilateral Meeting

      7/22/2026 11:37:49 AM

      Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane held a bilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on July 21, 2026, on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings in Manila, the Philippines.

    • The Laos-Vietnam Friendship: A Relationship Unlike Any OtherPolitics

      The Laos-Vietnam Friendship: A Relationship Unlike Any Other

      7/22/2026 9:53:20 AM

      On the Occasion of the 49th Anniversary of the Signing of the Laos-Vietnam Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation The relationship between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has evolved into what both countries describe as a "great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic partnership" — a bond widely regarded as unique in international relations.

    • Lao Deputy Prime Minister Attends Key ASEAN Meetings in the PhilippinesPolitics

      Lao Deputy Prime Minister Attends Key ASEAN Meetings in the Philippines

      7/22/2026 9:43:41 AM

      Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, led the Lao delegation to the Meeting of the Commission for the Southeast Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) and the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Interface Meeting with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) on July 20, 2026, in Manila, the Philippines.

    • Bolikhamxay, Bueng Kan Strengthen Cooperation for a Peaceful and Stable Laos-Thailand BorderPolitics

      Bolikhamxay, Bueng Kan Strengthen Cooperation for a Peaceful and Stable Laos-Thailand Border

      7/19/2026 10:05:59 PM

      Bolikhamxay Province of Laos and Bueng Kan Province of Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening border cooperation and maintaining peace, stability, and shared development along the Laos-Thailand frontier.

ຂ່າວ KPL Laos News

Top