Category Archives: International Visits

The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, arrived in the country on Wednesday evening for a private visit. The Aga Khan, who is also the founder of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), was welcomed at Jomo … Continue reading →

DOHA — In a room flowing with dignitaries, scholars, architects and other invited guests, the Aga Khan called for the need to close the gap of ignorance between the Muslim world and the West, asking in particular: Can these societies … Continue reading →

Carleton University and the University of Central Asia (UCA) have established a partnership to pursue academic development and research, a move that will help public management training and socio-economic development in the mountainous societies of the former Soviet Union. Aga … Continue reading →

Bamako, 22 September 2010 — President Amadou Toumani Touré and Mawlana Hazar Imam inaugurated the new National Park of Mali in Bamako today. The 103-hectare Park was created under a public-private partnership between the Government of Mali and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. … Continue reading →

Bamako, 20 September 2010 — Mawlana Hazar Imam, accompanied by Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya, was received by President Amadou Toumani Touré of Mali today, upon his arrival in Bamako. They join heads of state from across West Africa for events commemorating … Continue reading →

During a state visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) earlier this year, the Governor General of Canada awarded medals of honour to a number of individuals, three of whom were Ismailis. The visit was part of a wider … Continue reading →

Portugal recognizes the status of the Muslim community and sign a document that is described as a second bankruptcy. The Ismaili community today marks a historic moment with the approval in parliament of the agreement signed last year with the … Continue reading →

Toronto, 28 May 2010 — Mawlana Hazar Imam and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper were in Toronto today to mark the Foundation of the Ismaili Centre, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park situated in the city’s Don Mills area. “Together, these three … Continue reading →

To most Canadians, he is known simply as the Aga Khan. Few are likely to know much more about the man, considered to be the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, a community made up of more than 30,000 … Continue reading →

Toronto, 27 May 2010 — Following a short visit to Ottawa, Mawlana Hazar Imam landed in Toronto this afternoon, where he was received by the Honourable James Moore, the Federal Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Ontario’s Minister of … Continue reading →

Ottawa, 26 May 2010 — Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Ottawa this afternoon, marking the start of a two-day visit to Canada during which he will participate in the Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, the first-ever Aga Khan Museum for Islamic Art and Culture, and … Continue reading →

  Nairobi, Kenya, 17-19 March 2010 – His Highness the Aga Khan is in Kenya to deliver the Founder’s Address at the inaugural Pan Africa Media Conference. The conference marks the 50th Anniversary of the Nation Media Group, which was founded by … Continue reading →

The Government is steadfast in supporting and facilitating development programmes aimed at benefiting and empowering Kenyans economically, President Mwai Kibaki has re-affirmed. President Kibaki gave the assurance when he met and held discussions with The Aga Khan who paid a … Continue reading →