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.

Billionaire business leaders who want bragging rights usually flock to the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland — but this year it’s being overshadowed by Donald Trump’s inauguration. The Swiss forum kicks off on the same day the 47th president will be sworn in,

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

Trump will return to the White House on Jan 20, with his inauguration coinciding with the start of the 55th annual meeting of political and business leaders in the Swiss resort. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will make a special address and take questions, the WEF said.

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

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.

US President Donald Trump will participate virtually in the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, just days after his inauguration

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.

Donald Trump will speak remotely at the World Economic Forum in Davos next week, just days after his inauguration as US President. The 47th president will address the gathering of world leaders and decision-makers on Thursday,