During His Highness's visit to Gilgit on 10 December, a Joint Consultancy Group was formed in order to streamline and foster the cooperation between the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). His Highness the Aga Khan proposed the formation of this joint working group during a meeting with Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Hafiz Hafeez Ur Rehman. Chief Minister briefed His Highness about various steps taken to maintain peace and improve the livelihoods of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.