Azerbaijani, Armenian leaders set to attend 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos

The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 will take place on January 20-24 in Davos, Switzerland, with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan among the expected participants.

Both leaders are listed among the participants on the official WEF website, Caliber.Az reports.

The event will bring together an array of global political and business leaders, as well as representatives from academia, public organizations, religious groups, and the media.

The WEF’s Annual Meeting, traditionally held in late January, serves as a high-profile platform for addressing the world’s most urgent challenges, including healthcare, environmental concerns, and economic stability.

Amid a world being shaped by geopolitical tensions, economic shifts, and technological advancement, the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 will bring together close to 3,000 leaders from diverse geographies and industries to drive dialogue, build trust and catalyse sustainable solutions to shared challenges.

To respond to the dynamic global context, the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will convene under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.” Discussions will focus on five core, interconnected pillars, each critical for a sustainable, inclusive and prosperous future.

Reimagining Growth will explore new opportunities for economic growth, including through technology-driven innovation. Industries in the Intelligent Age will examine how business can navigate technological shifts and new industry dynamics.

Investing in People will address the need for workforce development, reskilling and creating jobs in emerging sectors. Safeguarding the Planet will focus on scaling climate and nature solutions and advancing decarbonization efforts. Rebuilding Trust will work to foster global cooperation and resilience in an increasingly fragmented world.

By Vafa Guliyeva