Jaishankar meets Prince Rahim Aga Khan V
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to discuss social development and heritage preservation initiatives. The Prince also held meetings with other high-ranking Indian officials, including the President and Prime Minister, to strengthen partnerships in rural and economic development.
Why it matters
These high-level diplomatic engagements highlight the ongoing collaboration between the Indian government and the Aga Khan Development Network in humanitarian and developmental sectors.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday (September 10, 2026) said he met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V and discussed the “impactful work” in social development and heritage preservation by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKND) and explored further opportunities.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, 50th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, began his India visit on September 9 following an invitation from Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan.
“Pleased to meet His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V. Discussed the impactful work in social development & heritage preservation by the Aga Khan Development Network @akdn, and further opportunities in India and abroad,” Mr. Jaishankar posted on X.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during a meeting with Prince Rahim Aga Khan V in New Delhi. Photo: X/@DrSJaishankar via PTI.
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