Ashraf AboArafe
Moscow is hosting the First World Peoples’ Summit on September 20–21 at the World Trade Center, organized by the “Association of the Peoples of the World.” Egypt is represented by Sherif Gad, President of the Egyptian Association of Graduates of Russian and Soviet Universities and Secretary-General of the Egyptian–Russian Friendship Association. The summit opens with a plenary session titled “A New World of Conscious Unity.”
Tatiana Mishikovskaya, Deputy Secretary-General of the Russian Association for International Cooperation, expressed her delight at Egypt’s participation:
“My love for Egypt makes me happy to see Sherif Gad representing his country. We look forward to expanding cooperation with the Egyptian side, and we hope that this summit will witness the signing of a cooperation protocol between our association and the Egyptian–Russian Friendship Association.”
She emphasized that the summit seeks to bring together dedicated voices from across the globe to lay the foundations of a new international order based on justice, equality, shared responsibility for the future, and respect for cultural and ethical values.
Sherif Gad voiced his gratitude for the invitation, highlighting the significance of Egypt’s presence among delegates from 27 countries. He underlined the diversity and importance of the summit’s agenda, which includes:
- Culture as a foundation of trust in communication between nations.
- Creative industries within the BRICS framework.
- Architectural visions of a new world.
- Leadership in humanitarian and charitable initiatives.
- Health-preserving technologies for peoples worldwide.
- The family in the digital environment, and the digital environment in family life.
- Africa’s role in the modern world.
- The role of science and education in development.
- An international competition for leaders in public diplomacy.
- Global tourism in a multipolar world.
Gad concluded that the summit provides a valuable platform for dialogue and cooperation among nations:
“In these challenging times, we must do our utmost to strive toward a better future—one shaped by mutual respect, solidarity, and conscious unity.”
