The Ordre des Palmes Académiques for the academics and cultural and educational figures of Serbia, who contribute to the strengthening of the relations between Serbia and France, were awarded to the professor of French Aleksandra Drljević, director of the Tempus Foundation Marija Filipović-Ožegović and program director of Petnica Nikola Božić.
Ambassador of France to Serbia H.E. Frédéric Mondoloni presented the honours and said that such occasions are the most beautiful part of the diplomatic work. He recalled that these honours have been awarded for 200 years to individuals who through their professional and personal engagements contribute to strengthening the influence of France in the world.