Princess Aiko, the only child of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, arrived in Laos on Monday on her first official overseas trip to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.During her six-day trip through Saturday, the 23-year-old princess will meet Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith and attend a banquet, the Imperial Household Agency said. She will also learn about Laotian history and culture and interact with locals.Anticipation for her debut on the global stage has grown, as fostering friendship with other countries…READ FULL ARTICLE
