Jaishankar meets Prince Rahim Aga Khan V
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th Imam of the Ismaili community, in New Delhi on September 10, 2026 to discuss the Aga Khan Development Network's work in social development and heritage preservation. The visit, part of the Imam’s first trip to India since his accession, also included meetings with President Droupadi Murmu, Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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- ✓Jaishankar held a meeting with Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th Imam of the Shia Ismaili community, in New Delhi on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
- ✓Radhakrishnan, and the Imam’s India tour began on September 9, 2026.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a meeting with Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th Imam of the Shia Ismaili community, in New Delhi on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The discussion focused on the impactful initiatives of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in areas such as social development and heritage preservation, and explored avenues for deeper collaboration between the network and India.
The meeting was arranged following an invitation from Vice‑President C.P. Radhakrishnan, and the Imam’s India tour began on September 9, 2026. During the same visit, Prince Rahim Aga Khan V met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who discussed potential partnerships in agriculture, rural development and other sectors. AKDN, a global non‑profit led by the Imam, operates in education, culture, agriculture, food security, economic development and finance.
AKDN’s presence in India marks a significant engagement with a major international development organization, potentially benefiting millions of citizens through enhanced programs in education, health and livelihood. The Imam’s first visit since becoming the 50th Imam underscores the growing diplomatic and developmental ties between India and the Ismaili community, with expectations of expanded cooperation in heritage conservation and socio‑economic projects.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
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| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 11 September 2026 |