The World Economic Forum’s president says U.S. President Donald Trump will take part virtually in the annual meeting in Davos just days after his inauguration.

Switzerland has been selected as the host country for this year's Annual Meeting. The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will gather under the theme 'Collaboration fo

Donald Trump will attend next week's World Economic Forum meeting in Davos digitally, its organisers said on Tuesday, as world leaders wait to hear more about the incoming U.S. President's policies and his pledge to end the war in Ukraine.

Ursula von der Leyen, president of European Community, and German chancellor Olaf Scholz, also taking part in Jan. 20-24 meeting in Switzerland - Anadolu Ajansı

Several thousand soldiers have been deployed in the Swiss ski resort of Davos a week before the start of the meeting of the World Economic Forum that brings world leaders, business execs and campaigners to the Alpine nation each year.

Donald Trump will attend the WEF virtually, which is scheduled for next week. Three days after entering the White House, his appearance is expected to be the highlight of the annual elite gathering in the Swiss Alpine resort.

President-elect Trump will remotely address heads of state and CEOs at the World Economic Forum next week, days after he officially takes office. Why it matters: Top government officials and business executives flock to Davos,