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Article Author: Diplomatic Representative of AKDN recognised for contribution to development of Naryn
Media Source: Kabar (Kyrgyzstan)
Date: 8 May 2019
In recognition of the contribution of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) to the social and economic development of Naryn, and his leadership of this effort, Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Diplomatic Representative of AKDN was conferred Honorary Citizenship of Naryn Oblast as well as Naryn Town on 30 April in Bishkek. While…
In recognition of the contribution of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) to the social and economic development of Naryn, and his leadership of this effort, Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Diplomatic Representative of AKDN was conferred Honorary Citizenship of Naryn Oblast as well as Naryn Town on 30 April in Bishkek. While acknowledging these awards Dr. Kassim-Lakha said, “I am humbled by this honour and express my sincere appreciation to the leaders and people of Naryn. These tributes recognize the vision of His Highness the Aga Khan in fostering the social and economic development of mountain communities and the region more broadly through the collective efforts of Government, civil society and other development actors. The accolades I have received today also reflect the immense effort and team work by my colleagues at UCA and all other agencies of AKDN”.