Swiss President Alain Berset said the world is facing several risks including on terrorism, climate change and trade protectionism.
"There needs to be a partnership between national and international organisations. There is a mistrust about multiateralism and there is a need for a strong political will. It will be poorest and the weakest who will be the biggest victims if we don't adopt strong collective action at national and international levels. It is essential to act now.
"If we are to continue on the path of progress, I am convinced that 2018 must be the year of international cooperation and multilateralism," Berset said.
The lesson of the last two years is clear, and still applies: The mainstream of society must see society as being fair otherwise it will use its veto, he said at the World Economic Forum meet here.
"Let us make 2018 a year in which each of us works to promote social inclusion," he added.
He said Switzerland and the World Economic Forum go well together because international cooperation is a top priority for both.
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