Mike Johnson joined Dr K. A. Paul at a Washington peace summit where global representatives discussed diplomacy, conflict and international cooperation
New Delhi/Washington: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson joined Dr K. A. Paul at the Global Peace & Economic Summit in Washington, D.C., where international representatives discussed peace, diplomacy and cooperation amid ongoing conflicts.
The gathering brought together political, diplomatic, faith, business and civil-society representatives linked to countries including the United States, India, Iran, Pakistan, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Russia, Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Afghanistan.
According to the organisers, around 100 leaders and representatives took part in discussions on the human and economic impact of armed conflicts. Participants discussed diplomacy, dialogue and international cooperation as ways to address disputes and reduce the impact of wars on civilians.
Representatives from Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Hindu communities also attended the gathering.
Mike Johnson and Dr K. A. Paul discuss impact of conflicts
Johnson and Paul highlighted the effect of international conflicts on ordinary people. Discussions covered displacement, humanitarian suffering, food prices and energy costs.
Participants also examined the wider economic and security challenges faced by communities living through conflict.
The summit called on governments, diplomats, religious communities, businesses and civil-society groups to continue dialogue and explore peaceful approaches to international disputes.
Paul said the international community has a shared responsibility to work across national, religious and political differences to protect human life and promote peace.
According to the organisers, Johnson praised Paul’s peace initiatives and discussed efforts by the U.S. administration to address international conflicts.
Organisers highlight peace initiatives
Global Peace Ambassador Dave McQuade said Paul has worked with leaders from different countries and political systems to promote peace.
The organisers also highlighted Paul’s peace rallies and said his initiatives have reached millions of people across several countries over the past decades.
Ranganathan, whom the organisers described as an 86-year-old friend of the United States, said, “Peace is Possible.”
A former Vice President of the Democratic Republic of Congo also invited Paul to hold a peace rally in the country. The organisers pointed to the prolonged conflict in the DRC and its impact on civilians.
The organisers said the Washington summit aims to support international dialogue and initiatives focused on reducing conflict and protecting civilians.
