Trump to bring record-breaking delegation to Davos next week

WorldPolitics
14 Jan 2026 • 12:51 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Donald Trump is set to lead a record-sized US delegation at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, next week.
  • The prestigious gathering, taking place from Monday until 23 January, will convene 3,000 participants, including 850 chief executives from 130 countries.
  • A record 64 heads of state or government are expected, including six G7 leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Syria's Ahmad al-Sharaa.
  • The US delegation will comprise five Cabinet secretaries and other senior officials, while China's representation will be led by Vice Premier He Lifeng.
  • This year's event is notable as the first annual meeting not to be headed by forum founder Klaus Schwab, who resigned last year.

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