Prime Minister Zoran Zaev is this year’s recipient of the Isa Beg Ishakovic International Award, which will be presented to him at a ceremony held at the National Theater in Sarajevo on November 27, starting at 20h.

Mr. Zoran Zaev has not only significantly improved relations in the Western Balkans region, but has also shown strong political leadership in the context of a more determined rapprochement with the European Union and NATO. The committee may not what Zoran Zaev’s political biography will look like next year, as it was not possible for the previous laureates, but the efforts, initiatives and results of Mr. Zaev in 2019 will undoubtedly be noted as positive and historically valued, reads the International Award Committee’s statement.