Leaders from over 50 countries are meeting in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting. The gathering, taking place from January 20-24, brings together hundreds of public figures, including heads of state and government, to discuss pressing global issues.
In their addresses, world leaders emphasized the importance of cooperation and multilateralism in addressing challenges such as economic uncertainty and conflict. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, urged private and public sector leaders to work together to maintain the bonds of the global economy.
Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang of China called for governments to uphold institutions of multilateralism and warned against protectionist policies. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz detailed efforts to strengthen Europe in the face of a increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.
Other world leaders, including Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, and Pham Minh Chinh of Vietnam, also spoke about the need for political stability and social progress. Isaac Herzog of Israel discussed developments in the Middle East, while Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani of Qatar spoke about recent Gaza ceasefire agreements.
The meeting provides a platform for world leaders to address pressing global issues and find solutions to the challenges facing humanity.
Source: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/heads-of-state-and-government-gathering-davos-2025-wef