PM Modi meets Prince Rahim Aga Khan V

• Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, 50th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 10.

• They discussed India’s partnership with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in agriculture and rural development, among other areas. 

• AKDN is a global non-profit organisation working in areas, including education, culture, agriculture and food security, and economic development and finance.

• PM Modi appreciated AKDN’s longstanding contributions in India, particularly in sustainable urban development, water conservation, healthcare, rural sanitation, skill development for youth and women empowerment.

• PM Modi also commended AKDN’s pioneering efforts in preserving India’s cultural heritage through the restoration and rejuvenation of historic sites across the country.

• Earlier, Prince Rahim Aga Khan V called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

• This is his first visit to India since his accession as the 50th Imam of the Ismaili community.