Section VII: Outhong Souvannavong's Role in the Japan Visit

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At the time of the 1970 visit (age 72), Outhong Souvannavong was serving as President of the King's Council.

Evidence supporting his participation includes:

  1. His institutional role as the King's senior advisor
  2. His prior service as Ambassador to Japan
  3. Photographic evidence showing senior advisors present across multiple contexts
  4. Possession of Japanese government-issued commemorative materials

Together, these elements support the conclusion that Outhong Souvannavong was part of the official delegation accompanying the King during the 1970 visit.