These days, Moscow has become a point of attraction for people who believe in a future without wars and divisions. The First World Public Assembly (WPA), which brought together politicians, diplomats, cultural and scientific figures, entrepreneurs and journalists in the heart of Russia, has become a unique platform for dialogue. They discussed not only politics and economics, but also the very essence of human existence — peace, trust, spirituality and responsibility.
Award "For Service to Humanity": A Symbol of the Unification of Nations
On the International Day of Peace, a landmark event took place at the Closing Ceremony. For the first time, the Public Recognition Award "For Service to Humanity", established by the World Peoples Assembly, was presented. This award has become a symbol of gratitude to those who devoted their lives to serving the ideals of humanism, developing dialogue and creative unification of peoples.
The laureates were outstanding personalities from different countries and cultures. Among them are Alexandra Ochirova, a Russian scientist, poet and public figure, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador; Adnan Badran, former Prime Minister of Jordan; Rashid Alimov, SCO Secretary General (2016-2018), Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary; Tolengen Mukhamedzhanov, a Kazakhstani composer and public figure; Sabena Johannes from Angola, founder and CEO of Afritrack Angola; Igor Khalevinsky, Russian diplomat; Dalbir Singh, an Indian politician, as well as Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh Alluwalliya from Great Britain, a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire and one of the most influential Sikhs in the world.
Each name was accompanied by applause, and together they formed a panorama of the spiritual leaders of our time. The audience was particularly touched by the speech of Madame Sabena Johannes, whose words sounded like the motto of the World Peoples Assembly: " We must awaken as one."
The Economy of Life: Trust as a Foundation
The second day of the Assembly was devoted to what experts called the "economy of life." The focus of the panel session "From People's Trust to the Trust of Economies: The Humanitarian Foundations of International Partnership" was not on the market, but on man as a source of trust, meanings and genuine values.
"Politics rarely affects the economy, the opposite always happens. We need to be closer to politics through economic diplomacy," Sabena Johannes said.
Svetozar Darnev, Head of the construction and financial association "Osnova", emphasized: "The economy of life began with the search for meanings. The economy is based on people."
Mr. Kang Zaw, Minister of Finance and Revenue of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, spoke about the relationship of trust between people and economies. And the representative of the State of Kuwait, the president of the WAGB Public Diplomacy Organization, Sheikh Naif Al-Muhana Aladwani, summed it up: "forums like the WPA help to go beyond borders and create a genuine partnership."
Andrey Belyaninov, Secretary General of the World Peoples Assembly, expressed confidence that "contacts are being formed here that will lead to new business projects and humanitarian initiatives."
New Media and Cognitive Warfare
The panel discussion "New Media in the Service of Humanity: Heroes, Exploits and Challenges" caused a special heat of passion. It was about an invisible war, a war for consciousness.