During her official trip, she made an inaugural familiarisation visit to the Ismaili Centre Lisbon where she was received by Diplomatic Representative Nazim Ahmad, and President of the Ismaili Council for Portugal Rahim Ferozali.
The Ambassador was accompanied by First Secretary Chia Yihui, and discussed domestic and regional developments with her ASEAN counterparts from Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, China and Luxembourg. In addition to visiting multiple communities to learn more about their ground-up initiatives and social engagement, she met with a small group of Singaporeans based in Portugal.
More than just a place of gathering for the community in Portugal, the Ismaili Centre also serves as a meeting point for people from different social and cultural backgrounds, and helps to create bridges between communities. It is also a place for sharing knowledge, engaging in dialogue, and celebrating values such as pluralism.
The Centre seeks, through various initiatives such as lectures, conferences, and exhibitions, not only to express the aspirations and values of the Ismaili Community but also to serve as an active medium in the development of Portuguese society.
The Ismaili Centre’s establishment in Lisbon more than two decades ago represents a long-term relationship between the Ismaili Community and Portugal. During this time, projects have been developed and opportunities have been created in a place where values are rooted in a harmonious connection between the past, present, and future.
