At WEF annual meeting, global cooperation is the focal point
The 2025 edition of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual meeting commenced in Davos, Switzerland on Monday, attracting nearly 3,000 participants from 130 countries and regions. Attendees are convening to discuss the pressing necessity for global cooperation in addressing common challenges.
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The annual World Economic Forum's 2025 edition commenced in Davos, Switzerland, on Monday, bringing together nearly 3,000 participants from 130 countries and regions to discuss the pressing need for global collaboration to address shared challenges.
The forum, themed "Cooperation in the Intelligent Age," is set to explore critical topics including geopolitical tensions, the accelerating climate crisis, and the rapid technological transformation impacting artificial intelligence and automation within the global economy.
More than 60 heads of state and government, alongside political leaders, business executives, and experts, will convene to facilitate meaningful dialogue, identify common ground, and capitalize on opportunities for positive change on today’s urgent global issues.
During the forum, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang highlighted the importance of cooperation in advancing economic globalization. “Through cooperation to promote economic globalization, we will usher in a more vibrant, advanced and sustainable new stage. I believe we have the wisdom and capability to find mutually beneficial cooperation through communication and consultation, and I also recognize the challenges in further advancing economic globalization,” he stated.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the necessity of global cooperation. “We will need to work together to avoid a global race to the bottom. Because it is in no one's interest to break the bonds in the global economy,” she expressed.
Ahead of the event, WEF Founder Klaus Schwab commented on the increasing divisions in the world, calling for renewed collaboration and a spirit of optimism. He articulated that the 2025 meeting aspires to shape a more sustainable and inclusive future in the emerging intelligent era. “Despite divergent positions and great uncertainties, the Annual Meeting 2025 will foster a spirit of cooperation and constructive optimism with the objective of shaping the forthcoming Intelligent Age in a more sustainable and inclusive way," Schwab observed.
Additionally, Jeremy Jurgens, the managing director of WEF, discussed the necessity for robust global governance in light of rapid technological advancements. He acknowledged China's contributions in areas like economic growth, innovation, and environmental sustainability, underscoring the importance of inclusive international collaboration, as noted by China Media Group News Radio.
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The forum, themed "Cooperation in the Intelligent Age," is set to explore critical topics including geopolitical tensions, the accelerating climate crisis, and the rapid technological transformation impacting artificial intelligence and automation within the global economy.
More than 60 heads of state and government, alongside political leaders, business executives, and experts, will convene to facilitate meaningful dialogue, identify common ground, and capitalize on opportunities for positive change on today’s urgent global issues.
During the forum, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang highlighted the importance of cooperation in advancing economic globalization. “Through cooperation to promote economic globalization, we will usher in a more vibrant, advanced and sustainable new stage. I believe we have the wisdom and capability to find mutually beneficial cooperation through communication and consultation, and I also recognize the challenges in further advancing economic globalization,” he stated.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the necessity of global cooperation. “We will need to work together to avoid a global race to the bottom. Because it is in no one's interest to break the bonds in the global economy,” she expressed.
Ahead of the event, WEF Founder Klaus Schwab commented on the increasing divisions in the world, calling for renewed collaboration and a spirit of optimism. He articulated that the 2025 meeting aspires to shape a more sustainable and inclusive future in the emerging intelligent era. “Despite divergent positions and great uncertainties, the Annual Meeting 2025 will foster a spirit of cooperation and constructive optimism with the objective of shaping the forthcoming Intelligent Age in a more sustainable and inclusive way," Schwab observed.
Additionally, Jeremy Jurgens, the managing director of WEF, discussed the necessity for robust global governance in light of rapid technological advancements. He acknowledged China's contributions in areas like economic growth, innovation, and environmental sustainability, underscoring the importance of inclusive international collaboration, as noted by China Media Group News Radio.
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