External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V and discussed issues related to heritage preservation and the continued strengthening of cultural ties.
The meeting comes as Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is on a visit to India. He is scheduled to travel to Gujarat on September 11 and 12, with the visit highlighting the Aga Khan family’s longstanding engagement with the country and its development initiatives.
Jaishankar and Prince Rahim discussed the importance of preserving cultural and historical heritage, an area in which the Aga Khan institutions have been involved through conservation and development projects in India.
The meeting also assumes significance amid India’s broader engagement with cultural and philanthropic institutions working on heritage conservation and community development.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V succeeded his late father, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, as the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community in 2025. His visit to India is expected to include engagements with community representatives and other stakeholders.
The Aga Khan Development Network has maintained a long-standing presence in India, with initiatives spanning cultural preservation, education, healthcare and social development.
The meeting between Jaishankar and Prince Rahim comes at a time when India is hosting several high-level international engagements, further underscoring New Delhi’s emphasis on cultural diplomacy and heritage preservation.
