Aga Khan Development Network: His Highness the Aga Khan arrives in Portugal on a 4 day visit

Portugal, 10 July 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan arrives in Portugal on a 4 day visit to the country on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee. During his visit he will meet with the President of the Portuguese Republic, Professor Cavaco Silva, who will host a lunch in his honour. The Aga Khan will also meet with the President of the National Assembly, Dr. Jaime Gama, the Prime Minister, José Socrates, the Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr. Luís Amado as well as the Minister of Justice, Dr. Alberto Costa. His schedule also includes meetings with the United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Dr. Jorge Sampaio - former President of the Portuguese Republic.

	His Highness the Aga Khan receives a guard of honour upon his arrival in Lisbon. To receive him was Alberto Costa, Portugal’s Minister for Justice. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	The Aga Khan meets with President Cavaco Silva, immediately following his arrival to Portugal. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	The Aga Khan and President Cavaco Silva at the Presidential Palace in Lisbon. The President and First Lady hosted the Aga Khan to a luncheon on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte