Over 50 Heads of State and Government Participate in the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum

Over 50 Heads of State and Government Participate in the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum

The 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is taking place from January 20-24, 2025, in Davos, Switzerland. The theme of this year's meeting is "Cooperation for the Intelligent Age." Around 3,000 representatives from various parts of the world are attending, including more than 50 heads of state and government, government leaders, and experts from civil society.

Amid ongoing global conflicts, economic uncertainty, and rapid technological advancements, world leaders are coming together in Davos. Through their discussions and participation, they are striving to find sustainable solutions to the world's common challenges.

World leaders such as Donald Trump, China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Argentina's President Javier Milei will deliver speeches and participate in various discussions.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission: In an open speech, Ursula von der Leyen said, "The world remains largely connected, but it is starting to divide in new ways." She called for both government and private sector leaders to work together, emphasizing that "breaking the bonds of the world economy is not in anyone's interest."

Ding Xuexiang, Vice Premier of China: In his speech, Ding Xuexiang urged governments to make stronger commitments to global multilateralism and move away from defense policies. He said, "There are no winners in a trade war. Multilateralism is the right path for humanity and the peace of the world."

Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated, "The world is going through increasing complexity and uncertainty, where reliability, integrity, and trustworthiness are becoming harder to maintain for the future."

Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted new opportunities for Africa and referred to the inclusion of the African Union in the G20 as a significant step for global cooperation. He said, "Cooperation is a fundamental pillar of human civilization."

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Europe to support Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russia and help strengthen defense alliances. He stated, "To ensure Europe's security, we cannot rely on only a few countries."

Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Vietnam: Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for the establishment of an "intelligent age," stating, "We must ensure social progress and equality so that no one is left behind."

World leaders continue their discussions to take cooperative measures for solving important global issues, which may open new avenues for international collaboration.