The 2025 World Economic Forum's annual meeting commenced on Monday in Davos, Switzerland, drawing nearly 3,000 participants from 130 countries and regions. Under the theme \"Cooperation in the Intelligent Age,\" global leaders, business executives, and experts have convened to address the urgent need for collaboration in tackling shared challenges.
Discussions at the forum are set to focus on critical issues such as geopolitical tensions, the escalating climate crisis, and the impact of rapid technological transformations like artificial intelligence and automation on the global economy.
More than 60 heads of state and government are participating, aiming to foster meaningful dialogue, find common ground, and seize opportunities to drive positive change on pressing global matters.
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang underscored the importance 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 said in her address.
WEF Founder Klaus Schwab emphasized that the growing divisions in the world require renewed cooperation. He called for a spirit of optimism and collaboration, stating that the 2025 meeting aims 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 WEF, highlighted the importance of strong global governance in the face of rapid technological change. He acknowledged China's contributions in areas such as economic growth, innovation, and environmental sustainability, underlining the significance of inclusive international collaboration.
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