New Delhi, March 26, 2026 — The World Public Summit: India has officially commenced in New Delhi under the theme “A New World: India in the Architecture of a Shared Future.” The summit positions India at the forefront of shaping a more inclusive, cooperative, and balanced global order.
A High-Level Global Platform for Dialogue
Hosted at the Hyatt Regency New Delhi from March 23 to 26, the summit brings together an influential mix of global leaders, policymakers, scholars, business executives, and civil society representatives.
The event is jointly organized by the World Peoples Assembly and the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, marking the beginning of a larger global initiative set to expand across regions including the Arab World, Latin America, Africa, and Europe throughout 2026.
India’s Rising Role in a Multipolar World
India’s role as host underscores its growing influence in the evolving global landscape. With leadership across multilateral platforms and its 2026 BRICS presidency, the country is increasingly viewed as a bridge between regions, economies, and cultures—making it an ideal venue for discussions on unity, cooperation, and sustainable development.
Distinguished Global Participants
The summit features a prominent lineup of speakers and participants, including:
- Sameep Shastri
- Sergey Cheryomin
- Raksha Khadse, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs
- Oleg Skripochka, Hero of the Russian Federation
- Parul Mahajan
They are joined by diplomats, cultural leaders, and international experts from diverse sectors.
Key Themes: Building a Shared Future
Over four days, the summit addresses a broad agenda focused on trust, collaboration, and shared values. Core discussions include:
- Cultural and spiritual heritage as unifying forces
- Emergence of conscious and values-driven leadership
- Balancing tradition with innovation in development
- Media’s role in shaping global narratives
- Ethical economic models and partnership-driven growth
- Public diplomacy as a tool for global cohesion
Opening Sessions Set the Tone
The opening day featured impactful sessions, including “Media and Shared Values: Shaping a Common Future,” which explored the media’s responsibility in fostering global understanding.
This was followed by a high-level meeting of the Scientific and Expert Council of the World Peoples Assembly, aimed at defining a shared framework of values for the future.
Diverse Dialogues and Strategic Discussions
The summit includes plenary sessions, panel discussions, and international roundtables on topics such as:
- Cultural diplomacy and peacebuilding
- Youth engagement and women’s leadership
- Family as a pillar of societal well-being
- The future of global cooperation, including space as a shared frontier
Highlight sessions like “India: Unity in Diversity—Values That Unite,” “Peace through Culture,” and “Culture of Trust: Building an Economy Based on Values” aim to translate ideas into actionable solutions.
Vision for a Collaborative Global Future
Svetlana Smirnova, Chairman of the General Council of the World Peoples Assembly, emphasized the summit’s significance, stating:
“A new world is emerging, one defined by dialogue, trust, and shared values—and this summit reflects that transformation in action.”
Towards the Delhi Declaration
Beyond dialogue, the summit seeks tangible outcomes, including:
- Developing cooperation models rooted in the Global South
- Strengthening public diplomacy networks
- Building long-term partnerships between Indian and global institutions
The event will conclude with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, a strategic document expected to shape global discourse ahead of the Second World Public Summit, “A New World: Values That Unite.”
India at the Center of Global Collaboration
As the first in a global series, the World Public Summit: India reinforces the country’s leadership on the world stage while advancing the mission of the World Peoples Assembly—to foster a more connected, cooperative, and values-driven world through dialogue and shared purpose.
