Zelenskyy to attend Davos Forum in person, while Trump will join online
Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will personally attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, held from January 20-24. US President-elect Donald Trump will participate online, states World Economic Forum President Børge Brende, according to SRF.
According to him, representatives from over 130 countries are expected in Davos, including more than 60 heads of state and government and over 1,600 business leaders.
Brende mentioned that Trump will not be physically present at the event but will join online and deliver a speech on January 23.
Meanwhile, representatives of Trump's new administration are expected to arrive in Davos later in the week.
Zelenskyy is set to arrive in Davos on Tuesday, January 21. The Ukrainian president took part in the event for the first time in 2024.
Among the European leaders attending the World Economic Forum, Brende mentioned European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
World economic forum
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has been held for 54 years in the heart of the Swiss Alps at the Davos ski resort.
This international initiative was launched in 1971 as a platform for public and closed discussions among world leaders, heads of leading international organizations, and business leaders.
Discussions focus on pressing global issues and events, economic development, strategy formulation, cooperation pathways, and environmental challenges.
Last year, the World Economic Forum in Davos took place from January 14-19, with participation from 81 countries and international organizations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also attended the event.
Read more about Davos 2024, its participants, and the topics discussed in the RBC-Ukraine material.
