Aga Khan Development Network: European Commission and AKDN Sign Joint Declaration

Brussels, Belgium, 23 January 2007 - President José Manuel Barroso of the European Commission and His Highness the Aga Khan, Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), today signed a Joint Declaration that aims to broaden the scope of their collaboration on development endeavours, strengthening civil society institutions, promoting governance and social inclusion, in countries of Central, South and West Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.

	His Highness the Aga Khan meets with Commissioner Louis Michel, Commissioner for Development. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	His Highness the Aga Khan holds discussions with Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Commissioner for External Relations. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	His Highness the Aga Khan calls on the President of the European Parliament, Mr Hans-Gert Poettering. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	His Highness the Aga Khan and President Barroso, President of the European Commission, make statements after the signing of the Joint Declaration between the European Commission and the AKDN. The Joint Declaration aims to establish a framework for future collaboration. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	His Highness the Aga Khan meets with Mr Javier Solana, High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and Secretary-General of the European Council. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte