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Ismaili Leader Prince Rahim Aga Khan IV Visits India, Meets Top Officials
The 50th Imam of the Ismaili community is in India for an official tour, meeting with President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi to strengthen partnerships in healthcare, agriculture and heritage conservation.
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of approximately 15 million Ismaili Muslims worldwide, is currently on an official visit to India. Born in Geneva, Switzerland, the 50th Imam has held discussions with the country's top leadership, including President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During his tour, Prince Rahim Aga Khan has prioritized strengthening the partnership between India and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a major international development organization. The meetings have focused on expanding cooperation across multiple sectors critical to India's development agenda.
Key areas of discussion have included health services expansion, agricultural advancement, and the preservation of historical heritage sites. These initiatives align with both India's development priorities and the AKDN's long-standing commitment to social and economic progress in South Asia.
The visit underscores the significant role of the Ismaili community in India's social fabric and reflects ongoing efforts to deepen institutional ties between the community's leadership and the Indian government across development and cultural preservation initiatives.