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AGA KHAN PROPOSES CONFERENCE ON ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR AFGHANISTAN DEVELOPMENT - 2006-01-31

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Tuesday, 2006, January 31
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Representatives from 70 countries met in London to sign what is being called the Afghanistan Compact. The meeting hosted by Blair and Karzai focuses on reconstruction. Condolezza Rice sitting beside the Aga Khan announced a new $1.2 billion aid package. The Aga Khan's development agencies are major players in the Afghan development process.

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H.H. Prince Karim Aga Khan IV


Speech

Speech by H.H. The Aga Khan at The Enabling Environment Conference, Kabul 2007-06-04

H.H. The Aga Khan delivers speech as President Karzai and Prince Amyn look on
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akdn.org

Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim

Your Excellency President Hamid Karzai,
Your Highness the Aga Khan,
Your Excellencies,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is a great pleasure and honour to be with you all today. We extend our warmest thanks to all those whose dedication has made this conference possible, most especially to President Karzai and the Government of Afghanistan for their central role - as well as to Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, who will attend tomorrow's closing session.

Speech by Prince Amyn Aga Khan at The Enabling Environment Conference, Afghanistan 2007-06-04

Prince Amyn Aga Khan  speaking at The Enabling Environment Conference, Kabul  2007-06-04
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akdn.org

Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim

Your Excellency President Hamid Karzai,
Your Highness the Aga Khan,
Your Excellencies,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

It gives me the greatest pleasure to welcome you to this Enabling Environment Conference.

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