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Prince Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims, met yesterday evening with MM. Mohammad al-Imadi, Minister of the Economy and External Trade, Nasser Qaddour, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mohammad Iyad al-Chatti, Minister of Health, Hassan Richeh, Minister of Higher Education, et Mohammad Moufdi Seifo, Minister of State for the Affairs of the Council of Ministers.

The discussion touched on the cooperative relations between Syria and the Aga Khan Institution for Development and the projects that are planned for implementation in Syria.

Prince Karim Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims currently visiting Syria - visited the Grand Mosque of Damascus and the Mosque of the Umayyads today, where he was welcomed in particular by the Minister of Wakfs (Islamic goods).

Prince Aga Khan visited the different parts of the Mosque and came to know its history and the recent restoration work done in the Mosque, on recommendation of the [former?] President Hafez al-Assad.

This evening, M.Abdel Halim Khaddam, Vice President of the Republic, received Prince Karim Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims.

The discussion touched on the importance of the study of Islamic culture and heritage, as well as the strengthening of cooperation between the peoples of the Muslim world.

Prince Aga Khan had met today with the Mufti of the Republic, Shaikh Ahmad Kiftaro and visited the Mosque of the Umayyads.

Prince Karim Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims throughout the world, held successive discussions yesterday with MM. Mahmoud al-Sayyed, Mohammad Khaled Mahayni, Qassem Miqdad and Mme Maha Qannout, Syrian Ministers of Education, Finance, Tourism and Culture, respectively, in the presence of M. Mohammad Mofdi Seifo, State Minister for Affairs of the Council of Ministers.

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture, the world's largest architectural prize, worth a total of US$500,000, was given away Thursday night to nine outstanding projects in its 2001 cycle at a function held at Syrian town of Aleppo, said a message issued by the Ismaili Muslim Community in Dhaka yesterday.

Prince Karim Agha Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaelit Muslim sect arrives today in Damascus in a visit to Syria during which he will hold talks with several Syrian officials relating to future developmental projects currently carried out by al-Agha Khan network in Syria.

Premier Dr. Mohamad Mustafa Miro on Saturday received Prince Karim Aghakhan the spiritual leader of the Ismaelite Moslems and the accompanying delegation. Talks in the meeting dealt with issues related to the consolidation ofcooperation between the government institutions and Agha Khan foundation in the field ofimplementing the cultural,educational and health projects.

M.Abdel Halim Khaddam, vice-président de la République, a reçu ce soir l'émir Karim Agha Khan, guide spirituel des musulmans ismaïlites dans le monde.

L'entretien a porté sur l'importance de l'étude de la culture et du patrimoine islamiques, ainsi que sur le renforcement de la coopération entre les peuples du monde islamique.

L'Emir Agha Khan avait rencontré aujourd'hui le mufti de la République cheikh Ahmad Kiftaro et visité la Mosquée des Omayyades.

Vice President Abdel Hallim Khaddam received here Sunday Ismaelite Moslems spiritual leader, Prince Kareem Agha Khan. Talks dealt with the importance of studying culture and the Islamic legacy and with boosting coopeartion between peoples of the Islamic World.

Also, the Republic's Mufti Sheikh Ahmad Keftaro received the Prince Agha Khan.

Talks during the meeting dealt with the current international situation and tolerance of the Islam religion and Islam call for intimacy and peace between peoples of the world.

The Spiritual Leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, Prince Kareem Agha Khan visited today the archaeological Aleppo castle and Qensrin archaeological door.

The Prince toured in the castle and listened to an elaborated explanation about history of the castle, the historical events which the castle passed through and restoration of the castle.

In a statement to SANA correspondent, the Prince asserted that selection of Aleppo for distributing the price of Agha Khan for the Islamic building is for its distinguished historical position.

"A bustan whose glory would stem from the value and legitimacy of the pluralism of the infinite manifestations of culture in the human community."

His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, this evening used the metaphor of an orchard to symbolise the intellectual space that offers hope and optimism in the face of "the many issues and pressures facing Islamic countries and communities."

Le prix d'Agha Khan de l'architecture pour l'année 2001 a été décerné hier à des compagnies iraniennes, marocaine, indienne et guinéenne. Le prix de l'accomplissement globale de l'Etablissement de Agha Khan a été octroyé à un ingénieur philippin.

M. Mohammad Moustapha Miro, président du Conseil des ministres, et l'émir Agha Khan, guide spirituel des musulmans ismaélites dans le monde, ont procédé à la distribution de ce prix dans la citadelle d'Alep.

The Spiritual Leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, Prince Kareem Agha Khan highly appreciated what he has seen in Syria of aspects of tolerance, fraternity and the joint living between the different groups.

During a meeting with mass of citizens in Tartous today, he noted that the basis which the Agha Khan foundation for development would depend on during cooperation with the Syrian institutions was put on.

'' Islam imposes on the individual to balance between the spiritual life and the financial life and his efforts have to be based on the values of Islam.'' the Prince added.

The Spiritual Leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, Prince Kareem Agha Khan and Premier Mohammad Mostafa Miro signed here Saturday an agreement of cooperation for development between Syrian government and the Agha Khan network for development.

The agreement included cooperation in fields of teaching, health, education, planning, building, tourism, trade, industry and countryside development.

Earlier in the day, the Prince Kareem Agha Khan and the accompanying delegation visited Salamyea.

L'Emir Karim Agha Khan, guide spirituel des Isamïlites musulmans, est arrivé ce soir à Damas pour une visite en Syrie au cours de laquelle il mènera des entretiens avec les responsables du pays portant sur les projets du développement que le réseau Agha Khan exécute en Syrie.

Dans une déclaration faite à Sana, l'Emir Karim Agha Khan a souligné qu'il aspire exécuter plus de projets en Syrie dans les domaines sanitaire, du développement rural et de l'enseignement.

L'Emir Karim Agha Khan, guide spirituel des ismaïlites musulmans, commencera aujourd'hui une visite en Syrie, au cours de laquelle il mènera des entretiens avec des responsables syriens sur des projets de développement que le réseau Agha Khan exécute actuellement en Syrie.

Au cours de sa visite, l'Agha Khan distribuera le prix l'Agha Khan pour l'architecture dans une grande cérémonie qui se tiendra au Citadelle d'Alep sous le haut patronage du président Bachar al-Assad.

Vice President Abdel Hallim Khaddam received here Sunday Ismaelite Moslems spiritual leader, Prince Kareem Agha Khan. Talks dealt with the importance of studying culture and the Islamic legacy and with boosting coopeartion between peoples of the Islamic World.

Also, the Republic's Mufti Sheikh Ahmad Keftaro received the Prince Agha Khan.

Talks during the meeting dealt with the current international situation and tolerance of the Islam religion and Islam call for intimacy and peace between peoples of the world.

Le président Bachar al-Assad a reçu aujourd'hui l'Emir Karim Agha Khan, guide spirituel des musulmans ismaélites dans le monde, avec qui il a examiné la situation en Asie centrale et les efforts à déployer par les pays islamiques pour réfuter les accusations de terrorisme, lancées contre l'Islam.

L'entretien a porté également sur les projets que l'institution d'Agha Khan entend exécuter en Syrie.

Le président al-Assad a affirmé, à cet effet, l'importance de renforcer la coopération entre tous les pays islamiques dans la période délicate actuelle.

M.Mohammad Moustapha Miro, président du Conseil des ministres, a reçu aujourd'hui l'Emir Karim Agha Khan, guide spirituel des Musulmans ismaélites, et la délégation qui l'accompagne.

L'entretien a porté sur les moyens de consolider la coopération entre les institutions gouvernementales syriennes et l'institution Agha Khan pour l'exécution dans le pays des projets de développement et d'investissement dans les domaines culturel, sanitaire, d'enseignement et de développement rural.

M.Abdel Halim Khaddam, vice-président de la République, a reçu ce soir l'émir Karim Agha Khan, guide spirituel des musulmans ismaïlites dans le monde.

L'entretien a porté sur l'importance de l'étude de la culture et du patrimoine islamiques, ainsi que sur le renforcement de la coopération entre les peuples du monde islamique.

L'Emir Agha Khan avait rencontré aujourd'hui le mufti de la République cheikh Ahmad Kiftaro et visité la Mosquée des Omayyades.