1997 Golden Wreath of Struga Poetry Evenings 1997 Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France[68] 1999 Nonino Poetry Award, Italy[69] 2001 Goethe Medal[70] 2002–2003 Al Owais Award for Cultural & Scientific Achievements, co winner[71] 2003 America Award in Literature 2006 Medal of the Italian Cabinet. Awarded by the International Scientific Committee of the Manzu Centre.