#International initiative seeks to promote peace, end 58 wars and unite communities through global cooperation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson will attend the Global Peace & Economic Summit as Chief Guest on Wednesday, Sept. 23, joining Dr. K. A. Paul and leaders and representatives from around the world for an international gathering focused on promoting peace, encouraging global cooperation and addressing ongoing conflicts.

The Global Peace Initiative, led by Dr. K. A. Paul, will host the summit from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Capitol Hilton in Washington, D.C. The gathering will bring together political leaders, business representatives, community leaders and peace advocates to discuss international cooperation, humanitarian concerns and peaceful approaches to resolving conflicts.

Dr. K. A. Paul, founder of the Global Peace Initiative, has spent more than four decades working on peace advocacy, humanitarian initiatives and community outreach. Through his international work, he has developed networks across religious, cultural and national boundaries, with a focus on dialogue, cooperation and humanitarian service.

His involvement in large-scale peace rallies and initiatives across 155 countries over the past 45 years reflects his longstanding efforts to mobilize communities around peace and humanitarian causes. Through the Global Peace Initiative, Dr. Paul has also worked to train millions of lay leaders for public participation in peacebuilding and encourage communities to become active partners in promoting peace.

The summit comes amid continuing armed conflicts and humanitarian challenges in different parts of the world. The Global Peace Initiative is organizing the gathering to create a platform where participants can raise awareness about the consequences of war and discuss peaceful approaches to resolving international disputes.

With the theme of collective action beyond caste, creed and religion, the initiative is bringing together people from diverse backgrounds around a shared call for peace, humanitarian responsibility and international cooperation.

The Global Peace & Economic Summit will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Capitol Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

About Global Peace Initiative

The Global Peace Initiative is an international initiative led by Dr. K. A. Paul focused on promoting peace, humanitarian cooperation, dialogue and community participation across national, cultural and religious boundaries. The initiative seeks to bring together leaders, organizations and communities to encourage peaceful approaches to global challenges and support efforts aimed at reducing conflict and strengthening cooperation.

Learn more at www.globalpeacenow.com. 

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