External Affairs Minister meets Ismaili spiritual leader during India visit

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, who leads the global Ismaili community, commenced his India visit following a formal invitation extended by Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan. The visit marks an important engagement between India's diplomatic establishment and the Ismaili leadership.

During his time in India, the 50th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims met with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss matters of mutual interest. The meeting underscores India's commitment to strengthening ties with various faith communities and their international representatives.

The Ismaili community, with a significant presence across South Asia and beyond, maintains important cultural and social initiatives. The visit provides an opportunity to explore areas of cooperation between India and the Ismaili leadership on development, interfaith dialogue, and regional engagement.

Such high-level interactions reflect India's diplomatic outreach to prominent global faith leaders and organizations. The engagement is expected to contribute to broader discussions on regional stability and cooperation in South and Southeast Asia.