Prince Karim Aga Khan called on President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital on Tuesday.
During their interaction, President Mukherjee congratulated Prince Aga Khan on the Padma Vibhushan Award being conferred on him on April 8, stating that it reflects the admiration and respect India has for him.
The President further said that India appreciates the valuable contribution of the Aga Khan Development Network in the restoration and heritage conservation.
Meanwhile, Prince Karim Aga Khan said he was deeply honoured to be accorded the Padma Vibhushan, assuring that the AKDN will continue to work in India and establish best practices in heritage conservation.