Aishwarya Rai to get EU honour

London: Aishwarya Rai is all set to add another international award to her already-illustrious? kitty.

The European Union (EU) will, on Thursday, honour Rai and Hollywood actor Jackie Chan with the Global Diversity Award for being the international symbols for diversity.

The one-day conference on 'Celebrating Diversity in the European Union' will be held at Lord's Cricket Ground.

"Aishwarya Rai is a symbol of what Asian women can achieve and a real international symbol for diversity," Keith Vaz MP, and Co-Chair of the conference said.

The 'Next Step World Diversity Champion Award' is instituted by the British Government to honour individuals who have encouraged pride in being a member of the ethnic minority community .

Vaz said the conference will help EU to refocus their goals and inspire the minds of leading individuals across Europe.

"We are in dire need of a fresh approach to integration and of finding inspiration in a diverse environment which recognizes and nurtures the talents of all people within our great European community, regardless of religion, culture or ethnicity," he said.

The conference will also feature a special interview with British Prime Minister Tony Blair.