The President of the Republic and the Aga Khan (left) at the State Palace.
Ravalomanana receives the Aga Khan
His Highness the Aga Khan was received yesterday by President Ravalomanana, for an interview where several development projects were discussed.
His Highness the Aga Khan was received by President Ravalomanana, yesterday at 11 am, at the Palais State Iavoloha. He arrived yesterday for a four-day stay on the ground
Malagasy, Imam of the Shiite Muslims imamites ismailis, goes so far in the Sofia region to assess the work of the Aga Khan Foundation to improve the productivity of rice cultivation.
The visit follows an invitation of the Head of State and government of Madagascar. It is also consistent with the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the Aga Khan which runs from July 11, 2007 to July 11, 2008.
Active Community
Indeed, over 50 years ago, His Highness the Aga Khan to the imamate accessed at the age of 20 years. This will be the second visit made by His Highness in Madagascar.
In 2005, the community ismaéli local has hosted Imam, whose visit character “private” is of great importance to a very active community in the economic and humanitarian.
The President and His Highness met yesterday on the subject of development and give new impetus to the relations of cooperation through a network of Aga Khan Development (Aga Khan Development Network, or AKDN).
The Network Aga Khan Development is a group of private agencies, international and non-religious, who are working to improve living conditions and create opportunities in certain regions of the developing world.
Organizations Network each have a specific mission in areas as diverse as health, education, architecture, rural development and the promotion of private enterprise.
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