PM Shehbaz departs for Switzerland to attend WEF 2026
Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Davos to attend the World Economic Forum, where he will engage in key sessions, including discussions on global peace and economic growth
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday departed for Davos, Switzerland, to attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.
He is accompanied by a high level delegation including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar.
The prime minister’s programme includes multiple substantive engagements, including participation in the WEF’s Informal Gathering of World Economic Leaders (IGWEL) session on “Restoring a Spirit of Dialogue in a Divided World”.
The premier will also chair a Pakistan-specific "High-level Business Roundtable" with different corporate leaders.
On the sidelines, the prime minister is expected to interact with several world leaders, including business executives.
Articulating Pakistan's perspective on global and regional peace and development and highlighting the government’s vision and achievements in the areas of economy, trade and investment opportunities will be part of the Prime Minister's key messages during the visit.
The WEF Annual Meeting brings together political leaders, business executives, heads of international organizations and civil society representatives. It deliberates on contemporary geopolitical, economic, social and environmental issues.
