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2005-12-19 Portugal

2005, December 19: His Highness Karim Aga Khan was in Portugal to sign a Protocol of Cooperation signalling the common intent to work toward the improvement of the quality of life of vulnerable populations in Portugal and Portuguese-speaking countries of Asia and Africa. During this visit HH the Aga Khan also recieved the Gra-Cruz de Cristo, or Military Order of Christ award.

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AP - Mon Dec 19, 5:42 PM ET Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio, right, presents the Aga Khan with the Great Cross of the Order of Christ decoration Monday, Dec. 19 2005, during a ceremony at the Ajuda palace in Lisbon, Portugal

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Mon Dec 19, 5:39 PM ET Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio, right, talks with the Aga Khan Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, after presenting him with the Great Cross of the Order of Christ decoration during a ceremony at the Ajuda palace

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Reuters - Mon Dec 19,11:40 AM ET Portugal's President Jorge Sampaio (R) talks with Prince Aga Khan at Lisbon's Belem presidential palace December 19, 2005. Aga Khan is on a one-day to Lisbon.

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Reuters - Mon Dec 19,11:38 AM ET Portugal's President Jorge Sampaio (R) talks with Prince Aga Khan (L) at Lisbon's Belem presidential palace December 19, 2005. Aga Khan is on a one day to Lisbon.

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19 December 2005 - His Highness the Aga Khan is welcomed at Lisbon’s Military airport by Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Professor Freitas do Amaral and other dignitaries.

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His Highness arrives for a meeting with the Prime Minister Jose Socrates, at the Prime Minister’s Palace.

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His Highness the Aga Khan and Prime Minister José Socrates in discussion.

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His Highness meets with the President of the Republic of Portugal, Mr. Jorge Sampaio, at the Presidential Palace.

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The Aga Khan and the Prime Minister José Socrates sign the Protocol of Cooperation between the Ismaili Imamat and the Government of the Republic of Portugal.

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The Aga Khan and Prime Minister José Socrates exchange Protocol agreements as Prince Amyn Aga Khan looks on.

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2005, December 19: Lisbon, Portugal - His Highness the Aga Khan speaks after being awarded the Gra-Cruz de Cristo, or Military Order of Christ.

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His Eminence Dom José Policarpo, the Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon, and Prince Amyn Aga Khan, Director of Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), sign a Partnership Agreement to support AKF Portugal’s innovative Urban Community Support Programme, K’CIDADE. The agreement was signed in the presence of His Highness the Aga Khan. Dr. Shafik Sachedina, Director, Diplomatic Affairs, looks on.


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