The 2025 edition of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual meeting commenced in Davos, Switzerland, on Monday, bringing together nearly 3,000 participants from 130 countries and regions. Under the theme \"Cooperation in the Intelligent Age,\" global leaders are emphasizing the urgent need for collaboration to address shared challenges.
Over 60 heads of state and government, along with political leaders, business executives, and experts, have convened to engage in meaningful dialogue. The event aims to find common ground and seize opportunities for positive change on pressing global issues such as geopolitical tensions, the accelerating climate crisis, and the impact of rapid technological transformation, including artificial intelligence and automation, on the global economy.
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang highlighted the significance of cooperation in promoting economic globalization during his speech at the forum.
\"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 echoed the call for 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 emphasized in her address.
Prior to the opening, WEF Founder Klaus Schwab underscored the necessity for renewed cooperation amid growing global divisions. He called for a spirit of optimism and collaboration, aiming 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 remarked.
Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director of the WEF, addressed the importance of strong global governance in the face of rapid technological change. He highlighted China's contributions in areas such as economic growth, innovation, and environmental sustainability, underlining the importance of inclusive international collaboration.
The 2025 Davos meeting serves as a crucial platform for fostering dialogue and collaboration among nations, aiming to navigate the complexities of the modern world through collective action and shared vision.
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