Vientiane, Nov 21 (News On Japan) –
Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress, attended a luncheon within the historical Laotian capital of Luang Prabang on November twentieth through the imperial couple’s official go to to Laos, the place she delivered her second set of remarks since arriving within the nation.
On the fourth day of her keep, Aiko boarded a high-speed practice on the morning of November twentieth, touring for roughly two hours from the capital Vientiane to Luang Prabang in northern Laos on a day journey. Shortly after 12:30 p.m. native time, she attended a luncheon hosted by the governor of Luang Prabang Province at a resort within the metropolis.
During the luncheon, Aiko supplied her second deal with of the go to, starting by noting that Japan and Laos mark the seventieth anniversary of diplomatic ties this yr. She stated she was delighted to go to Laos for the primary time in such a milestone yr and expressed admiration for Luang Prabang, describing it as a spot of wealthy historical past, lovely surroundings, and a metropolis that attracts guests from world wide.
She expressed her deep appreciation to the governor and residents of the province for his or her heat welcome, saying their hospitality had left a powerful impression.
Aiko added that she had simply visited the National Museum and a historic temple, the place she felt a profound sense of respect for the traditions and craftsmanship handed down via generations. She additionally stated she was wanting ahead to viewing Kuang Si Waterfall, one in all Luang Prabang’s most famed pure websites, later within the afternoon.
Aiko stated she deliberate to go to Lao Friends Hospital for Children, a medical facility established and operated by a Japanese NPO. She famous that studying how Japanese and Laotian cooperation helps native healthcare introduced her nice pleasure.
Reflecting on her father’s 2012 go to to Laos, Aiko recalled being informed that he was deeply moved by the long-preserved traditions, tradition, and kindness of the individuals alongside the Mekong River. She stated she hoped to observe within the footsteps of her father and different members of the imperial household by contributing, even in a small means, to strengthening the bridge between Japan and Laos.
She emphasised her want that youthful generations in each nations proceed to nurture these longstanding ties, evaluating their continuity to the regular circulation of the Mekong River.
Aiko stated this primary official journey overseas on her personal would stay a deeply memorable expertise. She concluded by expressing her hope that the go to would assist additional advance the friendship between Japan and Laos.
Later within the day, Aiko was scheduled to go to Lao Friends Hospital for Children, the place she deliberate to satisfy and work together with younger sufferers receiving remedy. She was additionally set to go to Kuang Si Waterfall earlier than returning to Vientiane within the night.
Source: 日テレNEWS