“It is an exceptional pleasure and honour to congratulate you on the rank of Knight in the Order of Arts and Literature awarded to you by the Republic of France which recognised your dedication and tireless work on promoting dance, winning new audiences and expanding the limits of art.

It was your idea and measureless enthusiasm that made Belgrade an important and unavoidable point on the world cultural map, for which admirers of ballet and art are truly grateful.

Please receive my sincerest congratulations on the award which testifies that your work is recognised in France and again affirms that art knows no boundaries and artists are our best ambassadors in the world.”