PM Narendra Modi had an interaction with Prince Rahim Aga Khan V in New Delhi on Thursday. The interaction between the two discussed ways to develop relations between India and the Aga Khan Development Network. Various subjects were touched upon, including health, agriculture, rural development, and youth and women empowerment schemes. In a post after the interaction, PM Modi used X to express his pleasure at meeting the dignitary. The son of Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, Aga Khan IV, was also remembered by PM Modi for his contributions to development.
A Reunion That Builds On Old Ties
Prince Rahim is the hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and is the current chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network. The visit of Aga Khan to India, starting on Wednesday, is the first visit of Aga Khan to India since Aga Khan became the Imam after the death of his father in February 2025. Prior to his meeting with the Prime Minister, Aga Khan has already met with the Vice President, CP Radhakrishnan, and the Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar.
Prince Rahim's Packed India Schedule
As stated by the Ministry of External Affairs, this one-week visit would allow both parties to review progress on social development and heritage conservation. It was further stated that there could be some community projects discussed during this visit. Prince Rahim is set to meet with President Droupadi Murmu and Home Minister Amit Shah before September 15. Prince Rahim will also visit Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad in order to review development projects that have been launched by the network. The Ismaili community present in more than 35 countries has been following a living spiritual leader for about 14 centuries.
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