1997
The Cino del Duca World Prize
awarded by the Simone and Cino del Duca Foundation
Place: / France
1997
Le Prix Spécial Europe
awarded by the International Association of Theatrical Critics, International Institute of Mediterranean Theatre, Union of European Theatres and the Festival in Avignon
Place: / France
1997
European Statesman Award
with German President Roman Herzog awarded by the Institute for East-West Studies
Place: / USA
1997
J. William Fulbright Prize
awarded by the Fulbright Association
Place: Washington, D.C. / USA
1997
Peace and Democracy Award
awarded by Aung San Suu Kyi, as the leader of the National League for Democracy
Place: Rangoon
1997
Prince of Asturias Award
awarded by the Prince of Asturias Foundation
Place: / Spain
1997
"The Prize for the effort for the remedy of human affairs"
awarded by The Pangea Foundation
Place: Prague / Czech Republic
1997
Karen Blixen Medal
awarded by the Danish Academy
Place: Copenhagen / Denmark
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