Chinese vice-premier to attend Davos meeting, pay visit to Switzerland

Vice-Premier He Lifeng will travel to Davos, Switzerland, from Jan 19 to 22 to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 and pay a visit to Switzerland, Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.

He will deliver a speech at the opening plenary session of the forum's annual meeting, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Friday at a daily news briefing.

According to Guo, the WEF annual meeting is an important platform for discussing global economic trends and promoting cooperation and development. At present, the world is confronted with mounting uncertainties and instability, while global economic growth remains weak.

China looks forward to working with all participants to strengthen dialogue and exchanges, build consensus on cooperation, practice genuine multilateralism, jointly foster an open world economy, and promote more inclusive, equitable and resilient global development, Guo said.

China stands ready to inject greater stability and positive momentum into the world economy, he added.

During his visit, He will meet with President of the Swiss Confederation and Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, Guy Parmelin, Guo said.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the innovative strategic partnership between China and Switzerland and also the first year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).

Guo said the visit is expected to help both sides further expand cooperation and advance the partnership with more mutually beneficial outcomes.