12 February 2006
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AGA KHAN SAYS MORE RELEVANT EDUCATION, STRONGER CIVIL SOCIETY INSTITUTIONS AND RENEWED COMMITMENT TO ETHICAL STANDARDS ARE KEY TO STABILITY OF MODERN DEMOCRACIES

Awarded Honorary Doctorate by University of Évora for “Material and Spiritual Service to Humanity”


His Highness the Aga Khan arrives at the University of Évora , Portugal and is greeted by Professor Adriano Moreira, Manuel Ferreira Patricio, Rector of the University, Portuguese Foreign Minister, Freitas do Amaral and José Ernesto Oliveira, Mayor of the city of Évora.


His Highness the Aga Khan is bestowed with the “Honoris Causa” doctorate degree in honour of “the extraordinary work of economic, social and cultural and educational assistance” through the Aga Khan Development Network.


His Highness walking through the University of Evora with (left to right): President Sampaio; Rector of the University of Evora, Professor Manuel Patricio; and Professor Adriano Moreira.


His Highness speaking at the International Symposium at the University of Evora, watched by (left to right): Rector of the University of Evora, Professor Manuel Patricio; President Sampaio; and Professor Adriano Moreira.