World Public Summit: The Arab World to Convene in Amman, Advancing Dialogue, Cooperation and Shared Human Values

 AMMAN, JORDAN —  The World Public Summit: Next November, the Arab World is set to bring together representatives of public diplomacy, international organizations, government institutions, civil society, academia, cultural institutions, youth and women’s organizations, business communities, and the media in Amman, Jordan, for an international dialogue focused on strengthening cooperation, building trust, and developing practical partnerships between the Arab world and the international community.

Organized within the international framework of the World Peoples Assembly, the Summit aims to establish a regional platform for constructive engagement, bringing together diverse perspectives and experiences to address shared challenges and identify opportunities for long-term humanitarian, cultural, educational, scientific, and social cooperation.

The gathering comes at a time when international relations are being reshaped by rapid technological, economic, and social transformations. Against this background, public diplomacy and people-to-people engagement offer valuable opportunities to complement traditional diplomatic channels, foster mutual understanding, and create connections among societies.

Building Bridges Between the Arab World and the International Community

The Summit’s central ambition is to strengthen relationships between Arab countries and international partners through dialogue, shared initiatives, and a deeper understanding of the region’s cultural diversity, intellectual traditions, and development priorities.

Its preparations have included consultations with representatives of the Arab Peace Group and prominent figures from Jordanian public life, alongside leaders of the World Peoples Assembly. Discussions have addressed the Summit’s mission and program, the proposed Amman Cooperation Initiative, and opportunities to expand international public cooperation.

These preparatory efforts have emphasized several interconnected fields: public diplomacy, humanitarian partnerships, education, science, culture, youth engagement, media cooperation, and the implementation of joint international projects.

The initiative seeks to bring together institutions and individuals whose expertise can help transform dialogue into sustained cooperation. By connecting public leaders, researchers, educators, cultural practitioners, journalists, business representatives, and civil society organizations, the Summit aims to encourage partnerships that extend beyond the event itself.

In his official invitation, Andrey Belyaninov, Secretary-General of the World Peoples Assembly, warmly invites participants from around the world to attend the World Public Summit: Arab World, to be held in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in November 2026. Emphasizing the Summit’s theme, “Dialogue and Partnership for Our Common Future,” Belyaninov highlights the importance of mutual listening, respect, cultural diversity, and collective action in an increasingly interconnected world. His message presents the Summit as an opportunity to build meaningful international partnerships, exchange ideas, and develop collaborative responses to contemporary challenges, reaffirming the conviction that a shared future can be shaped through dialogue, solidarity, and a common commitment to humanity.

In his address on “The World Public Summit: Arab World”, Ali Nasser Muhammad, former President of Yemen and President of the Arab Peace Group, welcomes international participants to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as a gathering place for dialogue, consensus, and peace. He emphasizes that peace must extend beyond the absence of war to embrace justice, sustainable development, human dignity, and cooperation among nations. His message presents the Summit as a collective commitment to building a future founded on hope rather than conflict, where international partnership and mutual understanding can help address shared challenges and create lasting opportunities for future generations. From Jordan, he calls upon the international community to join in transforming the ideals of peace into a common endeavor and a durable partnership for humanity.

Public Diplomacy as a Force for Trust and Understanding

Public diplomacy is expected to occupy a central place in the Summit’s discussions. In an increasingly interconnected world, relationships between peoples can contribute significantly to mutual understanding, confidence-building, and the development of constructive international partnerships.

The Summit offers an opportunity to examine how dialogue among communities, professional networks, cultural institutions, and educational organizations can help overcome barriers and encourage cooperation across national and regional boundaries.

The Arab world possesses a rich heritage of intellectual exchange, scientific achievement, literature, philosophy, and cultural interaction. Its historical connections with Africa, Asia, Europe, and other regions provide a strong foundation for renewed international engagement.

By bringing these connections into contemporary discussions, the Summit seeks to encourage initiatives that recognize both the distinctive identities of individual societies and the shared aspirations of humanity.

Education, Science and Culture at the Heart of Cooperation

Education and science represent essential pillars of sustainable development and international partnership. The Summit’s preparatory agenda has highlighted opportunities for academic exchange, institutional cooperation, and the development of initiatives connecting universities, researchers, educators, and young people.

Strengthening these relationships can help expand access to knowledge, encourage innovation, and support the exchange of experience across countries and regions. Cooperation between educational institutions can also create lasting links among future generations, contributing to a more connected international community.

Culture is equally important to this vision. Literature, artistic expression, heritage preservation, and cultural exchange provide opportunities for societies to share their experiences, understand different perspectives, and discover common values.

The Summit’s cultural dimension therefore forms part of a broader effort to recognize culture not merely as a reflection of national identity, but also as a practical resource for dialogue, mutual respect, and international cooperation.

The Role of Youth, Women and the Media

The participation of youth and women’s organizations reflects the importance of inclusive approaches to international cooperation. Young people bring new ideas, technological awareness, and a forward-looking perspective to global discussions, while women’s organizations contribute experience and leadership across social, educational, cultural, and humanitarian fields.

The media also has a significant role in connecting societies and communicating ideas across borders. Responsible journalism, international media partnerships, and the exchange of cultural and educational content can help broaden public understanding and create opportunities for constructive engagement.

The Summit provides a setting in which these different communities can explore shared priorities, develop professional connections, and identify potential collaborative projects.

From Dialogue to Lasting Partnerships

An important objective of the World Public Summit: The Arab World is to encourage cooperation that continues beyond the gathering in Amman. Preparatory discussions have included the development of mechanisms for ongoing collaboration, the engagement of international partners, and the broader development of a system of World Public Summits addressing the priorities of different regions.

The proposed Amman Cooperation Initiative forms part of this preparatory process, reflecting the intention to translate shared discussions into a framework for further cooperation.

The Summit is envisioned as a meeting point for people and institutions committed to peaceful engagement, mutual understanding, and practical international collaboration. Its significance will lie not only in the exchange of ideas but also in the relationships, proposals, and joint initiatives that emerge from the process.

As preparations advance, the World Public Summit: The Arab World seeks to reinforce Amman’s role as a meeting place for international dialogue and to contribute to stronger connections between Arab societies and partners around the world.

Ultimately, the Summit rests on a simple but consequential principle: lasting international cooperation grows when people are given meaningful opportunities to meet, exchange knowledge, respect their differences, and work toward common objectives.

By bringing together diverse voices from across the Arab world and the international community, the gathering aims to help build a future grounded in trust, cultural understanding, shared responsibility, and cooperation for the benefit of humanity.

The Program

Event: World Public Summit: The Arab World
Location: Amman, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Date: November 2026
Official event information: https://worldpublicsummit.org/en/summit/arab-world/program