Jean Chrétien: Why the world celebrates the Aga Khan

02 May 2018
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In an article in the Ottawa Citizen, Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Crétien shares his views about His Highness the Aga Khan's vital and ongoing work in promoting pluralism and understanding.

He talks about the Aga Khan's efforts as "indispensible" and says that "Instead of emphasizing the differences that drive nations and societies apart from one another, he talked about our common humanity."

Click here to read the full article.

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