Business and political leaders are gathering in Davos for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting as uncertainty over the global economic and political order deepens, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies challenging long-standing international norms.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to China later this month, marking the first visit by a Canadian leader since 2017.
Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, whose annual gathering of business and political leaders in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos became a symbol of globalisation, has resigned as chair of its trustees.
On January 20, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sat down for an exclusive interview with China’s CGTN (China Global Television Network) during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev met with EBRD president Odile Renaud-Basso in Davos to discuss cooperation on infrastructure, financial sector support, and renewable energy projects. A loan agreement for Ganja’s water system was signed, strengthening ties between Azerbaijan and the EBRD.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged European nations to deploy a peacekeeping force of at least 200,000 personnel to prevent further Russian aggression after any potential ceasefire, speaking during an interview in Davos on January 21, 2025.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Davos on 22 January to discuss bilateral ties, energy cooperation, and regional security.
Day 3 at Davos kicks off with Europol chief Catherine de Bolle on gender parity in power. Highlights: speeches by Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim, UN's Antonio Guterres, and Spain's Pedro Sanchez, plus key talks on AI equity and climate action with global leaders.
World Economic Forum attendees in Davos expressed growing concerns about President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff policies, warning of potential economic disruptions and uncertainty as he begins his second term.
Zelenskyy urges 200,000 European peacekeepers to secure Ukraine, seeks Trump meeting; rejects Russian military demands and calls for stronger EU defense policy at Davos.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs met at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss bilateral ties. Rinkēvičs offered condolences for the recent plane crash, while Aliyev stressed the importance of continued cooperation.
Climate activists disrupt Davos as WEF opens, targeting Amazon and heliports with protests demanding fair taxes and action on fossil fuels. Police intervene amid heightened security.
Global leaders gather at Davos from January 20–24 to address key issues: AI, climate goals, trade, and geopolitical challenges.
Donald Trump joins WEF 2025 virtually; world leaders, CEOs, and innovators unite in Davos to shape a sustainable, inclusive future under the theme "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age."
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