January 19, Colombo (LNW): Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya left the country early today to attend the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, according to officials from her office.
Now in its 56th edition, the forum runs from today through to January 23, 2026 and is expected to draw more than 3,000 influential figures from across the world. This year’s discussions are being held under the banner “A Spirit of Dialogue”, reflecting a renewed emphasis on cooperation amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
The Davos meeting will bring together heads of state and government, senior policymakers, leaders of major multinational companies, and prominent voices from the technology and innovation sectors. Global economic recovery, emerging technologies and international cooperation are among the issues set to dominate the agenda.
While in Switzerland, the Prime Minister is also due to engage in a packed programme of bilateral discussions with international counterparts and senior representatives of key global institutions, aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s economic ties and international partnerships.
