The successful completion of the two\u2011day work of the Second World Public Assembly (WPA) \u201cNew World: Values That Unite\u201d was an important event in the sphere of international dialogue. More than 5,500 delegates from 154 countries took part in the event, which testifies to the wide international recognition and relevance of the issues discussed.<\/p>\n
The first VOA, \u201cA New World of Conscious Unity,\u201d in 2025 laid the foundations for a global discussion of the possibilities of public diplomacy. The second assembly continued this dialogue, focusing on the development of the ideas of conscious unity through the reflection on universal values that can become the foundation of trust and cooperation between different social groups and peoples.<\/p>\n
In his video address, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, emphasized the diversity of the participants, who represent various continents, civilizations, cultures, and religious traditions. The Assembly\u2019s programme covered a wide range of issues related to Eurasian cooperation, which reflects its integration potential.<\/p>\n
The Secretary\u2011General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Nurlan Yermekbayev, particularly noted the Assembly\u2019s contribution to the formation of a public platform for the Greater Eurasian Space, which unites more than 60 states on the basis of the principles of mutual trust and respect.<\/p>\n
A key theme of the Assembly was the identification of universal values capable of consolidating humanity in the 21st century. The results of the survey conducted by the organizers during the registration process showed that the most frequently mentioned values are peace and non\u2011violence, dialogue and mutual understanding, respect for human dignity, cultural diversity, kindness, compassion and empathy, as well as unity, solidarity, cooperation and responsibility towards future generations. The experts actively discussed the possibilities of integrating these values into the global agenda.<\/p>\n
The Secretary General of the Assembly of Peoples of the World, Andrei Belyaninov, emphasized that the \u201cNew World of Conscious Unity\u201d is built on the principles of the primacy of values over disagreements and cooperation over competition. He noted that the creation of this world is the result of joint efforts that are being implemented here and now.<\/p>\n
Among the honorary guests of the Assembly were outstanding individuals whose names and contributions to the development of the international community are well known. Among them were SCO Deputy Secretary General Piao Yangfan, CIS Deputy Secretary General Nematov Ilkhom Tuichievich, State Secretary of the Union State of Russia and Belarus Sergey Glazyev, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation Konstantin Kosachev, Adviser to the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations Hilario Franco, former SCO Secretary General Alimov Rashid Kutbiddinovich, Deputy Chairman of the Global Parliament of Mayors Rohi Malik Low, President and CEO of Afritrack Angola Sabena Johannes, Chairman of the Confederation of Young Leaders of India Himadrish Suwan, CEO of the Indian Institute of Governance and Leadership (IIGL), as well as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Jordan Badran Adnan and others.<\/p>\n
Co-Chair of the General Council of the Assembly of the Peoples of the World and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Alexandra Ochirova emphasized that conscious unity cannot be achieved solely through state initiatives. The key task lies in providing conceptual support for humanitarian modernization and achieving multipolar unity through the development and implementation of specific proposals from participants from around the world.<\/p>\n
The Assembly\u2019s business program included 7 panel sessions and more than 40 thematic platforms covering a wide range of areas, such as public diplomacy, humanitarian modernization, and the values of the new world. As part of the Assembly, the following events were held: the International Media Forum \u201cMedia in Service to Humanity,\u201d the Youth Forum \u201cGeneration of Unity,\u201d the International Forum \u201cVictory Countries: Lessons of World War\u202fII and Responsibility for Peace,\u201d the Business Forum \u201cSocial Responsibility of Business: Investments in a Common Future,\u201d the Congress of the World Organization of Writers (WOW), and the Eurasian Forum of National Cultures and Equestrian Traditions \u201cConstellation of the First.\u201d<\/p>\n
Special attention was paid to the meeting of rectors of the world\u2019s leading universities, which brought together representatives of intergovernmental and non\u2011governmental organizations, experts, and university representatives from more than 40 countries.<\/p>\n
Professor at the Department of Sociology at the Russian State Social University (RSU), Doctor of Sociological Sciences Margarita Vdovina delivered a report on digital socialization in the context of the development of artificial intelligence. Evelina and Julia Agarwal, together with their father, Krishan Kant Agarwal, CEO of Global Jel and a member of the Indian Business Council, presented the results of a study on the impact of artificial intelligence on representatives of different generations and emphasized the importance of preserving humanity in the face of technological changes.<\/p>\n
President of the African branch of the Women\u2019s Federation for World Peace (WFWP Africa) Susan Kone noted that the world is held together by strong individuals and sturdy families. She emphasized that adherence to universal values and the creation of strong family ties contribute to achieving universal peace and harmony.<\/p>\n
In conclusion, Svetlana Smirnova, Chair of the General Council of the Assembly of Peoples of the World and a member of the Council under the President of the Russian Federation on interethnic relations, proposed considering the possibility of holding international ethno\u2011forums, which would contribute to the further development of dialogue and the strengthening of unity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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