Minister Anita Anand Meets Prince Rahim Aga Khan in Vancouver

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand met with His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V in Vancouver on July 25, 2026, to discuss international cooperation and development. The meeting focused on strengthening ties between Canada and the initiatives led by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).

According to an official statement from Canada.ca, the meeting served as a platform for Minister Anand and Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to exchange views on global stability and the implementation of development projects. The discussions occurred during the Minister’s visit to Vancouver.

The Aga Khan Development Network operates as a primary vehicle for the philanthropic and development efforts of the Imam of the Ismaili Muslims. The network manages a diverse portfolio of agencies focusing on health, education, rural development, and cultural preservation across Asia and Africa.

Canada maintains a strategic partnership with the AKDN, often aligning government aid and development goals with the network’s ground-level infrastructure. These collaborations typically target poverty alleviation and the improvement of social services in fragile states.

Minister Anand’s engagement with Prince Rahim Aga Khan V aligns with Canada’s broader diplomatic efforts to leverage non-governmental organizations and international foundations to achieve sustainable development goals. The meeting emphasizes the role of private-public partnerships in addressing global crises.