The President’s telegram of congratulations reads, in particular:
“You have dedicated your life to science, adding many memorable pages to its history. Your talent as a scientist, immense capacity for work, and enthusiasm have helped you make a whole series of outstanding discoveries in theoretical physics and become an influential figure both at home and abroad. The extensive scientific organizational work you have been carrying out over many years now deserves the most sincere respect.
I wish you good health, new achievements and all the very best.”