The plenary session of the World Public Summit titled "New World - India in the Architecture of a Common Future" took place in New Delhi. This event marked the beginning of an international cycle of regional forums scheduled for 2026 and gathered over 1,500 participants from 24 countries. The discussion involved government officials, diplomats, businessmen, scholars, and media representatives to address important issues of the future. The forum was organized by the Assembly of the Peoples of the World and the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The opening of the session began with an important Indian ritual of lighting the Lamp of Peace, symbolizing the victory of light, knowledge, and goodwill over division. The discussions focused not only on economic indicators but also on topics related to cultural and spiritual heritage, the development of public diplomacy, and a new type of leadership. Participants unanimously noted the need to transition to a partnership economy and intercultural interaction based on respect for human dignity.
A key political outcome of the summit was the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, which affirmed the principles of human unity through the recognition of diversity and shared responsibility for the future of the planet. Experts point out that the forum in New Delhi became not just a discussion platform but a real forge of civic initiatives. All proposals developed during the discussions will form the basis for the agenda of the second World Public Summit "New World - Values That Unite," which will take place in Moscow in September 2026.
The Indian summit reaffirmed that in the context of global uncertainty, public diplomacy plays a key role in connecting different civilizations. The meeting in New Delhi set a high standard for future regional forums, shifting the focus from confrontation to the search for common values and the creation of a unified space for development.
