Draft:International Association of Public Diplomacy Experts

The International Association of Public Diplomacy Experts (IAPDE) is an international non-governmental organization aimed at the formation and development of a unified international space in the field of public diplomacy. . The Association brings together diplomats, cultural, scientific, educational and artistic figures from Russia and other countries of the world

History
The association was established on February 5, 2024. On February 10, the first General Meeting of the IAPDE members took place, during which a vote was held on the candidacy of the President of the Association. Arthur Khachatryan was elected president of the IAPDE. During this meeting, the composition of the Association's board was also determined. It included high-ranking Russian diplomats and public figures from other states as Vice-Presidents.

On February 29, 2024, the IAPDE signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Association of Russian Diplomats. On the part of the ARD, the Agreement was signed by Chairman Khalevinsky, on the part of the IAPDE - by Arthur Khachatryan.

Goals
The Association's stated goals include:


 * Promoting intellectual, cultural, scientific and business potential of Russia abroad;
 * Formation and development of a single international space of agreement in the field of public diplomacy;
 * Strengthening Russia's advanced image on the world stage;
 * Promoting the formation of a multipolar world order through unique expert potential.