At the end of last month, Prince Rahim met with His Excellency Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal. The President and Prince Rahim acknowledged the strong relationship between the Ismaili Imamat and Portugal and spoke about the presence and activities of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in Portugal, Portuguese-speaking countries, and globally. They also took the opportunity to discuss other matters of mutual interest, such as those related to international affairs and regions where the Ismaili Imamat and AKDN have a strong presence, including Central and South Asia, East Africa, and the Middle East. At the conclusion of the meeting, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa thanked Prince Rahim for his visit, and requested that he convey to His Highness the Aga Khan his warmest greetings and best wishes.