On Minister Dačić’s initiative, Nikola Jokić winner of the award for promoting Serbia’s reputation in the world

29. May 2023.
On the initiative of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivica Dačić, this year’s winner of the award for promoting Serbia’s reputation in the world is the best NBA basketball player, Nikola Jokić.

The award was given on the occasion of the Day of Serbian Diplomacy by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

"I’ve won awards like this mostly on the court, but if I’ve contributed at least a little bit to the people in the world to start loving Serbia and see it as a friend, I think I’ve done a nice thing for my country," our famous basketball player said, thanking the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Minister Ivica Dačić for the award.