The 55th annual session of the World Economic Forum (VEF) dedicated to the topic “Cooperation in the intellectual era”.
ended in the Swiss Davos.
220 events took place in the framework of the forum with the participation of 3,000 delegates – entrepreneurs, politicians, representatives of scientific circles and NGOs of more than 130 countries.
The work of the VEF session was attended by the heads of state and governments of about 60 countries.
issues such as global uncertainty, the United States under the new administration, the relations of Washington and Beijing, events in Ukraine and the Middle East, artificial intelligence, transition to pure energy and protectionist trade policy.
At the meetings in Davos, the leaders of the highest link in the business circles of Turkey also were attended by the leaders of the highest level of business.
Trump’s statements have become the most discussed topic
The opening ceremony of the VES session was held on January 20, one day with the inauguration of the 47th US President Donald Trump. The statements with which the head of the American state made before and after the ceremony became the most discussed topic at the session.
January 23 Trump made a speech in Davos in a video conference mode, and then answered questions from the heads of the highest level of four companies.
The summit participants lined up in long queues at the conference room, where Trump was to be broadcast.
President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagard, president of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalin Georgiev and many senior officials listened to the performance in Congress Hall.
In his final speech, the President of the WEF BORGE BRANDE said that this week there was a tremendous political, geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty. “The time to satisfy critical political priorities is quickly expired,” he said.
Brende emphasized that joint work is the only way to find ways to stimulate economic growth, reduce carbon emissions and termination of conflicts.
, however, our operating approaches may have to adapt to a new and more uncertain era. We are faced with new political realities. We will have to be innovative and creative and work with each other, even if we do not agree in everything. The week spent in Davos showed that this is possible, ”said the head of the WEF.
He drew attention to the fact that leaders from around the world, representatives of state and private sectors with different points of view, gathered in Davos to find ways of cooperation.
“Even if the countries compete and compete violently, there will be spheres where interests intersect, and in these areas we really need to conclude and find agreements to make the world better,” he added.