Aga Khan Development Network: Aga Khan Visits USA

Texas, USA, April 2008 - During meetings with US state and city officials the Aga Khan is expected to discuss the work of the institutions of the Aga Khan Development Network - one of the world's largest private system of development agencies. The discussions will also explore ways in which the core competencies of the AKDN in education, economic development, health care, culture, and social development, together with the experience of the members of the Ismaili community in the United States could further enhance their contribution to American society.

	11 April 2008 - Upon his arrival in Austin, Texas, his first stop in the United States of America, Mayor Will Wynn of Austin, presented His Highness the Aga Khan with the Key to the City of Austin. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	12 April 2008 - President Powers of University of Texas, Governor Rick Perry of Texas, President Rasul of the Aga Khan University and His Highness the Aga Khan in discussions at the Governor’s office at the Texas State Capitol. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	12 April 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan addressing the media prior to the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Texas and the Aga Khan University, as Governor Rick Perry of Texas listens intently. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	12 April 2008 - President Powers of University of Texas and President Rasul of the Aga Khan University signing the Memorandum of Understanding at the Texas State Capitol, as His Highness the Aga Khan and Governor Rick Perry of Texas look on. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte