DAVOS: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Switzerland on Tuesday to lead a high-level Pakistani delegation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, being held in Davos-Klosters from January 20 to 22, 2026.
Upon arrival, the prime minister was received by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistani Ambassador to Switzerland Marghoob Butt, and senior diplomatic officials.
In a statement posted on X, PM Shehbaz said he would advance Pakistan’s engagement with global trade and investment partners during the WEF.
“Pakistan’s ongoing economic reform journey is unlocking profound opportunities, driven by a resilient and entrepreneurial workforce and significant potential across energy, agriculture, minerals, and emerging technologies,” he said.
“We are ready to harness this potential into mutually beneficial economic cooperation and long-term investment,” the prime minister added.
PM Shehbaz is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, along with other senior government officials.
According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO), the prime minister will hold multiple high-level engagements, including participation in the WEF’s Informal Gathering of World Economic Leaders (IGWEL) session titled “Restoring a Spirit of Dialogue in a Divided World.”
The FO said the prime minister will also host and chair a Pakistan-focused high-level business roundtable, bringing together leading international corporate executives.
On the sidelines of the forum, PM Shehbaz is scheduled to meet world leaders and global business figures, presenting Pakistan’s perspective on regional and global peace, development, and economic cooperation.
The premier will highlight the government’s vision, reforms, and achievements in the areas of economy, trade, and investment, the statement added.
The WEF Annual Meeting brings together political leaders, business executives, heads of international organisations, and civil society representatives to deliberate on key geopolitical, economic, social, and environmental challenges facing the world.