Since ancient times, great cultures have thrived because of their openness to diversity, and not because of their exclusivity. I
Since ancient times, great cultures have thrived because of their openness to diversity, and not because of their exclusivity. It was to address this issue that the Government of Canada and I created a new Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa in 2006.
Remarks by His Highness the Aga Khan at the North-South Prize Ceremony, Senate Hall, Parliament, Lisbon 2014-06-12
Posted January 2nd, 2015 by librarian-ldBismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
President of the Republic of Portugal
President of the Parliament
Secretary-General of the Council of Europe
Government Ministers and Members of Parliament
President of the Portuguese Parliament’s Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Chair of the Executive Committee of the North‐South Centre
Fellow laureate, Suzanne Jabbour
Excellencies
Ladies and Gentlemen
It is a singular pleasure for me to be here with you and to tell you how deeply honoured I am by this remarkable award.
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