Paris, France, 19 September 2018 -  President Emmanuel Macron awarded His Highness the Aga Khan, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour – France’s highest national medal of honour in recognition of his contribution to humanity and achievements over the past 60 years in improving the quality of life of the most vulnerable populations around the world. The honour was bestowed by upon the Aga Khan at a ceremony at le Quai d’Orsay by France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian. On 18 September, President Macron received the Aga Khan at the Élysée Palace in Paris - the official office and residence of the President of France.