{"id":44954,"date":"2025-09-26T13:22:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T10:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euroarab-int.com\/?p=44954"},"modified":"2025-09-26T13:22:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T10:22:39","slug":"the-work-of-the-world-public-assembly-projects-and-stories-changing-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euroarab-int.com\/?p=44954","title":{"rendered":"The Work of the World Public Assembly: Projects and Stories Changing the World"},"content":{"rendered":"
On the first day of the World Public Assembly, a series of cooperation agreements started being signed among the participants. One of the first agreements was signed between the World Public Assembly and the African Network of Women Mayors. The document was signed by\u00a0Andrey Belyaninov<\/strong>, Secretary General of the Assembly, and\u00a0Rohey Malick Lowe<\/strong>, Mayor of Banjul, the capital of Gambia. About 100 agreements are planned to be concluded at the WPA venues. \u201cUnity is most important now\u2026 Friendship is what matters,\u201d echoed the speeches of the new partners<\/em>.<\/div>\n
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Russian philosopher, writer, public figure Alexandra Ochirova with Andrey Belyaninov, Secretary General of the Assembly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Speakers from the UK, China, Italy, Russia, Venezuela, France, Morocco, Kazakhstan, and Germany discussed culture as a \u201cbridge for rapprochement\u201d during the panel session \u201cCulture as the Foundation of Trust on the Path to World Harmony.\u201d\u00a0Juan Miguel D\u00edaz Ferrer<\/strong>, a professor at the Venezuelan Diplomatic Academy and former Deputy Minister of Culture of Venezuela, characterized the role of culture in international relations as follows:\u00a0\u201cCulture is the best bridge for bringing people together.\u201d<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Samir Jamai,\u00a0<\/strong>a professor of art education, Vice President of the Association of Moroccans Worldwide for Communication, Development, and Social Services, and founder of the SAJA brand, believes:\u00a0\u201cWhen politics builds walls, culture tears them down.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cHistory\u2019s cyclical nature opens new opportunities; respect for differences leads to harmony,\u201d notes\u00a0Debing Liu<\/strong>, Director of the Advisory Board of the Center for International Business Ethics (CIBE) at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), and a senior consultant to several government agencies and institutions (China).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Roberto D\u2019Agostino,\u00a0<\/strong>founder of RDA Consulting, visiting professor at Ural Federal University, and Honorary Consul of Italy in Yekaterinburg, describes culture as \u201cthe diplomacy of the human heart, which builds trust.\u201d<\/strong> <\/p>\n

The theme of culture as a meaning-making factor for all civilizations was repeatedly raised at the venues of international associations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe future multipolar world depends on each of us,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0believe the participants of the panel discussion \u201cDialogue and Partnership of BRICS Countries to Strengthen Solidarity and International Cooperation.\u201d\u00a0Marina Girina,<\/strong>\u00a0President of the Cluster of Medical, Environmental Instrumentation and Biotechnology (Russia), called \u201cthe material of the new world<\/em>\u201d equal partnership and mutual respect. \u201cWe preserve our identity, but we learn to understand each other,<\/em>\u201d is how\u00a0Stanislav Koryakin<\/strong>, a member of the Commission on Culture and Preservation of Spiritual Heritage of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, characterized the methods of cooperation.\u00a0Elena Matveeva,<\/strong>\u00a0President of the International Association of Women \u201cMercury. New Time,\u201d called the BRICS union \u201cboth logistical and meaningful bridges<\/em>.\u201d\u00a0Gennady Kurtyan<\/strong>, Chairman of the Moldovan Branch of the International Fund for Moral Solidarity (Moldova), believes that \u201cmoral understanding is a tool of soft power<\/em>.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Mohammad Esmail Khazzar,<\/strong>\u00a0CEO of Mir Business Bank, announced the creation of a SCO bank for cooperation in green industry, digital diplomacy, and energy during the panel session \u201cSCO: A Space of Trust Between Peoples.\u201d He emphasized the importance of settlements in national currencies and the development of the North-South corridor. <\/p>\n

Madi Bolero Hamada<\/strong>, former Prime Minister of the Union of the Comoros, at the panel session \u201cAfrica in the Modern World: A New Era of Cooperation and Partnership,\u201d stressed: \u201cAfrica\u2019s role is not just about resources. The African Union\u2019s presence in the G20 helps the Global South be heard.\u201d
\nThe panel session \u201cInternational Cooperation: Science and Education. Meeting of Rectors\u201d was dedicated not only to cooperation in these fields but also, for the most part, to the challenges of upbringing. \u201cUniversities are conduits of humanism, peace, and respect for differences; their mission is to build the human being,\u201d emphasized\u00a0Adnan Badran<\/strong>, former Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.<\/p>\n

To conclude the first day of the World Pub;ic Assembly, , a ceremony was held to award the winners of the \u201cLeader of Public Diplomacy \u2013 2025\u201d competition. Six first-degree diplomas were awarded to representatives from Lebanon, Indonesia, France, Russia, and Japan. \u201cUnity of hearts\u201d is the main result of the competition, noted laureate\u00a0Elena Koreda\u00a0<\/strong>from Japan.<\/p>\n

An unexpected feature of the award ceremony was that, alongside the laureates, the honorary badge \u201cPeople\u2019s Diplomat\u201d from the SCO Public Diplomacy Center in Uzbekistan was also awarded to\u00a0Natalia Zabolotskikh<\/strong>, Program Director of the World Public Assembly and coordinator of the \u201cLeader of Public Diplomacy\u201d competition.<\/p>\n

Svetlana Smirnova<\/strong>, Chairwoman of the General Council of the Assembly of the Peoples of the World, reminded that the first competition was held in 2015 in Perm and immediately went beyond Russia. Now that the competition has become international and continues to develop, it has every prospect of literally covering all countries of the world.<\/p>\n

Awards were also presented for the \u201cTrust and Unity\u201d Grant Competition. The competition received 76 applications representing projects in the fields of children\u2019s diplomacy, education, international scientific cooperation, preservation of historical memory, creative practices, and leadership communities. The jury selected 6 winners.\u00a0Igor Khalevinsky<\/strong>, Chairman of the Council of the Association of Russian Diplomats, member of the General Council and the High Advisory Council of the Assembly of the Peoples of the World, noted the \u201cnew scale\u201d of the competition and the \u201cinnovative approaches\u201d of its participants during the award ceremony. \u201cWe look forward to even more projects and sincere stories that change the world,<\/strong>\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The central idea of the World Public Assembly was to build a \u201cNew World of Conscious Unity\u201d, a world where the main value is man. The main vectors of international dialogue and partnership have been formed.<\/div>\n
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Award \u201cFor Service to Humanity\u201d: A Symbol of Gratitude of Nations<\/strong>
\nOn the International Day of Peace, September 21, a historic event took place \u2014 for the first time, the Public Recognition Award \u201cFor Service to Humanity\u201d was presented. Its first laureates are representatives of Russia, Jordan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Angola, India and the United Kingdom.
\nThe awards were presented to: Russian philosopher, writer, public figure\u00a0Alexandra Ochirova<\/strong>, former Prime Minister of Jordan\u00a0Adnan Badran<\/strong>, former Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization\u00a0Rashid Alimov<\/strong>, Kazakh composer\u00a0Tolegen Mukhamedzhanov<\/strong>, public figure\u00a0Sabena Johannes<\/strong>, Chairman of the Council of the Association of Russian Diplomats\u00a0Igor Khalevinsky,<\/strong>\u00a0representative of the Indian National Congress\u00a0Dalbir Singh<\/strong>, Professor\u00a0Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

These names sounded like a symbol of spiritual leadership and humanism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cNo one in the world can resist united minds<\/em>,\u201d concluded UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador\u00a0Alexandra Ochirova.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\u201cWe must awake as one,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0said\u00a0Madame Sabena Johannes<\/strong>, founder of Afritrack Angola, quoting her \u201cVoice of Reason\u201d Appeal to humanity, which she sent to the Assembly participants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Economy of Life: Trust as a Foundation<\/strong>
\nThe current global situation is characterized by a sharp increase in geopolitical, economic and humanitarian challenges. Disunity between states is intensifying, trust deficits are growing, and competition between value systems and development models is intensifying. In these circumstances, the role of public diplomacy, humanitarian cooperation, and public and cultural initiatives that can offer an alternative architecture for peaceful coexistence is of particular importance. <\/p>\n

At the WPA discussion platforms devoted to the economic sphere, the main idea was that it is possible to effectively develop economies only by developing trust between people. International partnership must have a humanitarian basis. Experts from different countries agreed that the new model of development is the \u201ceconomy of life.\u201d \u201cEconomics begins with the search for meanings. It is based on a human being,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0said\u00a0Svetozar Darnev<\/strong>, Head of the Russian association Osnova.
\nCognitive Warfare<\/strong><\/p>\n

The topic of the role of modern media in shaping the new architecture of the world was particularly acute in the discussions.\u00a0 \u201cToday the cognitive goes against all nations, against spirituality. The media must return the cultural code to us<\/em>,\u201d said Russian journalist\u00a0Oleg Yasinsky<\/strong>. Argentine film director\u00a0Silvana Yarmolyuk<\/strong>\u00a0recalled the power of cinema, and producer\u00a0Olga Azhnakina<\/strong>\u00a0recalled the importance of glorifying creative work.<\/p>\n

Peacemaking and the Energy of the Future<\/strong>
\nThe experts of the peacekeeping sites discussed the ways to overcome conflicts on the planet.\u00a0 \u201cWhen the economy comes first, rather than people, it becomes the cause of all wars<\/em>,\u201d said\u00a0Alexander Usanin<\/strong>, professor at the Academy of Geopolitical Problems.\u00a0Holger Thorsten Schubert<\/strong>, President of the Neutrino Energy Group, emphasized: \u201cWhoever controls energy controls peoples<\/em>.\u201d But the experts also pointed out that the solution lies in science and technology.
\nValues are Higher Than Differences<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Second Congress of the World Organization of Writers (WOW) attracted special attention. Writers from more than 60 countries discussed creative issues, translations, book fairs, support for young authors, and more. One of the central places in the discussions was occupied by the use of artificial intelligence. \u201cWe can use AI as a tool, but we can\u2019t rely on it. Otherwise, we give up emotionality<\/em>,\u201d said\u00a0Aminur Rahman<\/strong>, a poet from Bangladesh.<\/p>\n

At the WOW-2025 World Literary Award ceremony, authors from Brazil, China, Indonesia, Syria, France and Russia were awarded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Values are higher than differences, and cooperation is stronger than rivalry,\u201d said\u00a0Andrei Belyaninov<\/strong>, Secretary General of the World Peoples Assembly, at the award ceremony.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The famous Kazakh public figure, poet, writer, diplomat and literary critic\u00a0Olzhas Suleimenov<\/strong>\u00a0noted the need to return literature to the center of public life: \u201cIn the twentieth century, our peoples managed to go from listeners and viewers to great readers and authors. But recent decades have brought independence from the book. We have to get its value back before it\u2019s too late.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Humanitarian Cooperation at the Heart of the New Architecture of Peace<\/strong>
\nIn the face of modern challenges, the idea of uniting the efforts of countries and peoples to achieve common humanitarian goals is more relevant than ever. UNESCO\u2019s \u201cUniting Humanity\u201d project aims to create a platform for dialogue and exchange of experience between different cultures and peoples. Representatives of international intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, experts in the field of education, science, culture, and communications discussed this global concept at the WPA site. <\/p>\n

\u201cCooperation in student exchanges, volunteers, forums of the Islamic organization, mutual assistance to entrepreneurs with access to the markets of different countries \u2013 all this helps people to live in the right balance, in harmony with each other<\/em>,\u201d said\u00a0Rasul Omarov<\/strong>, Director General of the Youth Forum of Islamic Cooperation from Turkey.<\/p>\n

Alexandra Ochirova<\/strong>, member of the State Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and Laureate of the Award for Service to Humanity, noted that the most important thing is investing in human capital.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe people must choose for themselves what they need for their children and humanity. Civilizational continuity is mandatory. The most important investment is an investment in human capital<\/em>,\u201d\u00a0Ochirova\u00a0<\/strong>said.<\/p>\n

However, the sessions that form the basis of the WPA: \u201cInternational Cooperation: Science and Education. Rectors\u2019 Meeting\u201d, \u201cHumanitarian Modernization is an Imperative for the Development of Modern Civilization\u201d, \u201cMeanings as a Strategic Resource for Development, Society, State, and Man\u201d, \u201cInternational Cooperation in the Scientific and Educational Sphere as a Factor of Sustainable Development\u201d were devoted to humanitarian values, the development of education and science.<\/p>\n

Uniting the Leaders of Public Diplomacy is a Union of Hearts<\/strong>
\nA landmark event of the WPA, which confirms the value of international cooperation at the level of human contacts, was the summing up of the IV Contest \u201cLeader of Public Diplomacy \u2013 2025\u201d. On the sidelines of the World Public Assembly, 25 finalists were selected as laureates of the I, II- and III-degree. People who are engaged in humanitarian projects of international cooperation embody the main idea of the Assembly \u2013 building a world of conscious unity. \u201cUnity of hearts\u201d is the main result of the Contest, said\u00a0Elena Koreda<\/strong>, a laureate from Japan.<\/p>\n

A special point in the award ceremony was the presentation of the honorary badge \u201cPeople\u2019s Diplomat\u201d of the SCO Public Diplomacy Center in Uzbekistan. The badge was awarded to\u00a0Natalia Zabolotskikh<\/strong>, Program Director of the World Public Assembly and coordinator of the \u201cLeader of Public Diplomacy\u201d Contest.<\/p>\n

Agreement in Worldview Reflects Agreement in Actions<\/strong>
\nAn unprecedented number of cooperation agreements were signed on the sidelines of the First World Public Assembly. 71 documents were signed by representatives of Brazil, the Vatican, Germany, Mexico, Turkey, Uruguay and other countries.<\/p>\n

Of these, 35 agreements with non-profit organizations representing 16 countries were signed by the World Public Assembly.<\/p>\n

The WPA partners signed 36 agreements on the sidelines of a large-scale public forum.<\/p>\n

WPA Final Documents\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThe outcomes of the First World Public Assembly will be four main documents reflecting its spirit.
\n\u201cWe call on peoples, governments, businesses and civil society to abandon the rhetoric of hostility and confrontation,\u201d says\u00a0the Declaration of the WPA \u201cNew World of Conscious Unity.\u201d<\/strong>
\n\u201cThis Declaration proclaims the new goal of humanity \u2014 the building of a New World of Conscious Unity, where the happiness of everyone is inextricably linked to the well\u2014being of all,\u201d\u00a0the Declaration on Happiness<\/strong>\u00a0states.<\/p>\n

\u201cConscious unity is not a utopia, but a practical choice. The choice we are making today. Together,\u201d\u00a0the Manifesto of Conscious Unity<\/strong>\u00a0proclaims.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe affirm the passionate power of Love, Kindness, Light, Beauty, and the immutable and eternal Laws of Life as the principle of universal humanization,\u201d these words are enshrined in\u00a0the Charter of the New World<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

However, the First World Public Assembly has become an event that cannot be measured solely by decisions and declarations. Her main achievement is the atmosphere of unity. The participants took home the energy of cooperation and willingness for new projects. The WPA will be held annually, becoming an increasingly powerful platform for dialogue between cultures and peoples of the world.
\nThe Second World Public Assembly will be held in Austria, in Vienna, Secretary General of the World Peoples\u2019 Assembly\u00a0Andrey Belyaninov<\/strong>\u00a0said at the closing ceremony of the WPA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

150 countries. As part of the closing ceremony, multinational creative teams performed song and dance numbers reflecting the spirit and culture of various countries: from Russia to Indonesia and Madagascar.<\/p>\n

On the day when the planet celebrated the International Day of Peace, established by the UN General Assembly, a new call was made in Moscow: \u201cWe must awaken as one.\u201d This call has become the voice of the WPA addressed to all of humanity.
\n\u201cWe were all very worried about how this Assembly would go,\u201d Andrei Belyaninov, Secretary General of the World Peoples Assembly, said at the closing ceremony. \u2014 It seems to me that we achieved what we wanted and drew attention to ourselves with our thoughts, our desires, our thoughts. I think it will be remembered for a long time by those who were with us these days. The Second World Public Assembly will be held next year in Vienna, Austria.\u201d<\/p>\n

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