March 29, 2009
Macedonian Literary Union Confers First Honorary Membership on Ikeda
SKOPIE, Macedonia: In a commemorative session held on March 29, 2009, the Union of Literary Translators of Macedonia conferred its first honorary membership ever awarded on Daisaku Ikeda. The conferral was made in recognition of Mr. Ikeda's exceptional contributions in bringing nations together through culture and education, and for his work to advance world peace.
The Union is a prestigious literary association in Macedonia and its membership includes authors, literary scholars and translators.
[Adapted from an article in the April 20, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, Soka Gakkai, Japan]
