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World Economic Forum (WEF)

Jan. 21, 2026

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently clarified that while India remains engaged with major global powers, the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos is largely a platform for the exchange of ideas rather than a venue for formal group-to-group trade negotiations.

About World Economic Forum (WEF):

  • It is an international non-profit organisation that brings together business, political, and social leaders to discuss global challenges.
  • Established in 1971, the WEF promotes stakeholder theory for broader societal impact.
  • This body has a concise mission: ‘To improve the state of the world through public-private cooperation’.
  • WEF addresses major global concerns such as climate change, economic challenges, and global security.
  • The organization is funded by its diverse membership, which includes prominent global figures.

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