Constitution recognised in these countries
Constitution recognised in these countries
Add here as reply all the states and countries who reconise our Constitution or at least our Constitutional Bodies
It is in this light, and in recognition of the Ismaili Imamat’s track record, that governments, as well as supranational and international agencies, have extended to the Imamat the courtesies and privileges of diplomatic recognition. Furthermore, protocols of co-operation have been exchanged between countries and the Ismaili Imamat, directly, and through the instrumentality of the AKDN institutions. Among countries and states that have entered into protocol relationships with the Ismaili Imamat are, for example, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, the European Commission, France, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mali, Pakistan, Portugal, Syria, Tajikistan as well as the States of California, Illinois and Texas.
Such protocol arrangements highlight the character of the AKDN as an independent, self governing system of non-denominational institutions, agencies and programmes under the leadership of His Highness the Aga Khan. Whilst the protocols are generally rooted nationally, their scope is regional and international. A significant feature of the institutions of the Ismaili Imamat is their ability to harness the energy, dedication and skills of volunteers and remunerated professionals, drawing upon the talents of people of all faiths.
AKDN Representatives, accredited to the countries where diplomatic courtesies have been granted, are active members of the local diplomatic corps, and enjoy excellent relations with fellow ambassadors and consular staff, liaising together on matters of common interest.
In addition to the protocols mentioned above, recently, the parliament of the Republic of Portugal unanimously ratified a landmark Faith Agreement with the Ismaili Imamat, with both parties committing themselves to working together in pursuing their shared goals and responsibilities to promote and uphold human dignity and pluralism, eliminate conflict, and improve the quality of life of the vulnerable, in Portugal and elsewhere. This agreement recognises the religious identity of the Ismaili Imamat and the Ismaili community, and confers formal recognition on the community’s constitutional bodies as established by the Imam of the Time. Similar agreements are currently being negotiated with other countries.
The Ismaili Imamat has also signed an International Treaty and Charter with the Republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyztan and Tajikistan, which was ratified by the respective parliaments and registered with the United Nations, to establish the University of Central Asia, a secular and private regional University.
In addition, the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat has been established in Ottawa, Canada and offers a centre for building relationships, enabling quiet diplomacy, disseminating knowledge and information, while reflecting the wide-ranging humanistic and humanitarian agenda of the AKDN. The Global Centre for Pluralism is a further initiative of the Ismaili Imamat in partnership with the Government of Canada. Dedicated to the creation of successful societies, the Centre is founded on the premise that tolerance, openness and understanding towards the cultures, social structures, values and faiths of other peoples are essential to the very survival of an interdependent world. Pluralism is no longer simply an asset or a prerequisite for progress and development, it is vital to our existence.
The institutions of the Ismaili Imamat also include those operating under the aegis of the Constitution of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, established by His Highness the Aga Khan in 1986. The Constitution, which brings together the social governance of the worldwide Ismaili community, describes the various Institutions of the Ismaili community which are appointed by His Highness the Aga Khan in different parts of the world.
Such protocol arrangements highlight the character of the AKDN as an independent, self governing system of non-denominational institutions, agencies and programmes under the leadership of His Highness the Aga Khan. Whilst the protocols are generally rooted nationally, their scope is regional and international. A significant feature of the institutions of the Ismaili Imamat is their ability to harness the energy, dedication and skills of volunteers and remunerated professionals, drawing upon the talents of people of all faiths.
AKDN Representatives, accredited to the countries where diplomatic courtesies have been granted, are active members of the local diplomatic corps, and enjoy excellent relations with fellow ambassadors and consular staff, liaising together on matters of common interest.
In addition to the protocols mentioned above, recently, the parliament of the Republic of Portugal unanimously ratified a landmark Faith Agreement with the Ismaili Imamat, with both parties committing themselves to working together in pursuing their shared goals and responsibilities to promote and uphold human dignity and pluralism, eliminate conflict, and improve the quality of life of the vulnerable, in Portugal and elsewhere. This agreement recognises the religious identity of the Ismaili Imamat and the Ismaili community, and confers formal recognition on the community’s constitutional bodies as established by the Imam of the Time. Similar agreements are currently being negotiated with other countries.
The Ismaili Imamat has also signed an International Treaty and Charter with the Republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyztan and Tajikistan, which was ratified by the respective parliaments and registered with the United Nations, to establish the University of Central Asia, a secular and private regional University.
In addition, the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat has been established in Ottawa, Canada and offers a centre for building relationships, enabling quiet diplomacy, disseminating knowledge and information, while reflecting the wide-ranging humanistic and humanitarian agenda of the AKDN. The Global Centre for Pluralism is a further initiative of the Ismaili Imamat in partnership with the Government of Canada. Dedicated to the creation of successful societies, the Centre is founded on the premise that tolerance, openness and understanding towards the cultures, social structures, values and faiths of other peoples are essential to the very survival of an interdependent world. Pluralism is no longer simply an asset or a prerequisite for progress and development, it is vital to our existence.
The institutions of the Ismaili Imamat also include those operating under the aegis of the Constitution of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, established by His Highness the Aga Khan in 1986. The Constitution, which brings together the social governance of the worldwide Ismaili community, describes the various Institutions of the Ismaili community which are appointed by His Highness the Aga Khan in different parts of the world.