France, Feb. 5 -- President Emmanuel Macron of France led the tributes on Wednesday to the Islamic spiritual leader, Aga Khan IV, who died in Lisbon on Tuesday night at the age of 88.

"The Prince Aga Khan devoted his life to the promotion of peace, tolerance and development," said Macron who in 2018 awarded him the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour - France's highest national medal in recognition of his philanthropic work.

"His commitment to dialogue between cultures will remain a source of inspiration for us all."

Symbol of peace

UN Secretary-General António Guterres described him as a symbol of peace, tolerance and compassion in our troubled world.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hailed him as a very good friend. "He ...