“…. what Prof. Khalili (David) represents… he is more than a collector, art historian, business man, of diverse cultural background…he’s just a HUMANIST and this is what is so wonderful about him” “… In 17th Century France, there is a very interesting description of people (such as David) – an HONEST MAN , meaning a man of passionate intellect and great culture, a man of balance and reason…. (showing) an intellectual and moral spirituality towards humanity “Dear Professor Khalili, you have always been an ambassador for the values that inspire UNESCO’s action”

Irina Bokova Director General of UNESCO, on the occasion of the designation of Prof. Nasser D. Khalili , Phd, KCSS, KCFO as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, Paris