नेपालका बहुभाषी कवि सन्ताेष कुमार पाेखरेल रसियामा हुन लागेकाे ‘वर्ल्ड पब्लिक असेम्ब्ली’ सहभागी हुन त्यसतर्फ जाँदैछन् । कवि पाेखरेलसँग उक्त असेम्ब्लीका सेराेफेराेमा गरिएकाे कुराकानीकाे सारांश यहाँ प्रस्तुत छः
1. Could you share us about the World Public Assembly?
The World Public Assembly is a humanitarian forum focused on literature and culture.Its upcoming conference, held under the slogan "A New World of Conscious Unity," will take place in Moscow on September 20-21, 2025, coinciding with the UN's International Day of Peace. The event aims to develop new models of global partnership founded on shared responsibility and the preservation of spiritual and moral values.
2. Who is convening at to the conference ?
The conference is convened by the World Peoples' Assembly. I have been invited to participate in the Second World Congress of Poets by its president, Margarita Al. The event will bring together participants from62 countries, including politicians, diplomats, scientists, cultural figures, and writers.
3. Who extended the invitation to you, any story behind it?
I was invited byThe World Peoples Assembly and the World Organization of Writers (WOW). The background for the invitation, as stated in their letter, is a recognition of my "significant contribution to the development of international dialogue and partnership," and that my activities "contribute to the development of dialogue and partnership between peoples, the strengthening of international relations and the promotion of traditional universal values."
4. How would you represent in the Congress?
I will contribute as a poet and speaker,specifically addressing the "Art of Translation" and speaking on the importance of peace in the world. I will share my experiences from anti-war poetry and cross-cultural literary initiatives, contributing to discussions on translation, cultural unity, and literature's vital role in peacebuilding. I'll speak on our Hindu rituals and Buddhist righteous approach in maintaining peace in the world.
5. What are the "new contours" of partnership the event proposes?
These represent a significant shift in international cooperation—moving towards avalues-driven model that emphasizes conscious unity, multi-sector engagement (beyond just government), and inclusive representation that goes beyond traditional diplomatic frameworks.
6. Don't you find it paradoxical to speak peace during a time of war?
The Assembly firmly believes that dialogue is most essential during conflicts. By timing the event with the International Day of Peace, it aims to symbolize the urgent and ongoing need for humanitarian cooperation and bridge-building amid global tensions.
7. How would you be interacting with fellow writers there?
Absolutely.I very much look forward to engaging with colleagues from over 62 countries at the WOW Congress. This is a prime opportunity for literary dialogue and to discuss future collaborative projects.
8. Your plans for Nepal-Russia literary exchange?
This is not only Russia but sixty two countries present there will discuss about literary exchange. This is a key priority. I have building a literary bridge by translating Russian literature into English and Nepali. I have translated fairytales by Eldar Ahadov into English and poetry works. I have published a world anthology from International Forum of Literature with several russian poets in it translating their poetry from russian into English. In the meantime I have been translated and published in Russia as well. My collection of poems Tonenkaya Raduga was published in Russia last year. Plan to explore further translation projects and publication partnerships during this visit to strengthen this cultural connection.
9. How do you see Nepal-Russia literary tie-ups?
The relations are historically strong, dating back to our national poet, Laxmiprasad Devkota's, participation in the Afro-Asian literary conference in Tashkent in 1958. My goal is to enhance this legacy through systematic translation programs and academic collaborations. This Assembly provides an ideal platform to elevate this exchange to a new level.
10. What are your travel plans to Moscow?
I will fly onSeptember 18th and land at Vnukovo Airport the same evening. I will participate in the Congress on the 20th and 21st and plan to return to Nepal in a week, as our great Dashain festival is already nearing.
11. Any other special plans while in Russia?
I plan to visit theNepal Embassy in Moscow and distribute copies of my books, "The War & Other Poems" and the Russian-language publication "Tonenkaya Raduga" (Тоненькая Радуга), to further cultural and literary exchange. I also hope to meet my Russian and Nepali friends residing there.
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