The WEF in Davos aims to "Restore trust" in the face of global challenges
The WEF in Davos aims to "Restore trust" in the face of global challenges
The World Economic Forum (WEF) starts in Davos, Switzerland, on Monday, January 15, the main theme of this year will be "Restoring trust". The event will bring together leaders from various sectors to discuss the most important global issues, including security, cooperation, artificial intelligence and long-term strategies in the field of climate, nature and energy. It is noteworthy that there are no discussions on sanctions and military conflicts on the agenda.
It is expected that 60 heads of state and government, as well as more than a hundred business representatives will take part in the forum. One particularly noteworthy session, scheduled for January 17, is entitled "Given the new warnings from the World Health Organization that an unknown "disease X" could lead to 20 times more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic, what new efforts are needed to prepare health systems for the many challenges ahead?"
Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov plans to take part in the discussion "COP28 and the way forward" on January 16. Key figures such as Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), John Kerry, Special Envoy of the US President on Climate Issues, Catherine McGregor, CEO of ENGIE Group, and Sally Bazby from The Washington Post will speak at the session.
In fact, Jabbarov will become the highest representative of Azerbaijan at the WEF. Traditionally, President Ilham Aliyev has participated in the Davos uniform every year. Aliyev may have preferred a temporary break from international events due to the start of the election campaign for the early presidential elections.
The World Economic Forum will run from January 15 to 19, 2024, providing leaders with a platform to solve pressing global problems and find joint solutions.
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- In World
- 15 January 2024 13:51
Economics
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Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy, Mikayil Jabbarov, participated in the "Circle of Leaders: Financing the Energy Transition - New Horizons" session during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, emphasizing the country’s strategic role in global energy security and its green energy transition initiatives.
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Around 200 employees of SOCAR, Azerbaijan's state oil company, staged a strike in Batumi, Georgia, on January 21,demanding wage increases, local outlet Batumelebi reported. Participants included technicians and staff from various departments who argued that their long-standing minimal salaries fail to reflect their workload.
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On January 21, during a meeting in Davos, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Henrik Poulsen, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Carlsberg Group, and Jacob Aarup-Andersen, the company's CEO. The discussions emphasized Carlsberg Group's expanding presence in Azerbaijan and its commitment to developing local production and sustainability.
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In 2024, Azerbaijan's "Single Window" Export Support Center processed 1,747 requests from businesses and individuals, facilitating the issuance of 3,982 export certificates. According to Vusal Gasimli, Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communications, these efforts supported export operations valued at USD 288.2 million.
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