Borge Brende, President and CEO of the World Economic Forum, meets with leaders from multiple countries to discuss global issues.

Over the past year, Borge Brende, President and CEO of the World Economic Forum, has traveled extensively to meet with numerous national leaders and heads of government, striving to foster dialogue among stakeholders from various sectors and address the world’s complex, interconnected challenges. Since December 2023, President Brende has engaged in high-level meetings with leaders including Indian Prime Minister Modi, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Argentine President Milei, Egyptian President El-Sisi, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed, and Singapore’s then-Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, among others. These engagements have not only strengthened multilateral trust but also laid a solid foundation for advancing global cooperation.

Brende, CEO, Meets with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh

Brende, CEO, Meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

In a complex and ever-changing geopolitical and economic landscape, the World Economic Forum is committed to fostering stronger international communication and collaboration to collectively address a range of pressing global issues. During meetings with leaders from around the world, Managing Director Børge Brende called for enhanced dialogue and cooperation between the public and private sectors, working together to explore solutions to global challenges such as slowing economic growth and geopolitical conflicts.

Brende, the CEO, meets with Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed.

Brende, the CEO, meets with Singapore's then-Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

As international cooperation stands at a "crossroads," the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting will once again convene in Davos, Switzerland, in January 2025—this time under the theme "Collaboration in the Age of Intelligence." The discussions will focus on five key topics: "Reimagining Growth, Industries in the Intelligent Era, Investing in People, Safeguarding the Planet, and Restoring Trust." The World Economic Forum will continue to foster collaboration between the public and private sectors, offering a platform for dialogue and partnership among stakeholders from government, business leadership, and beyond. Together, they will tackle global challenges head-on and work toward making meaningful contributions to improving the state of the world.

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