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Press Trust Of India Davos
The prestigious World Economic Forum meeting began here today with more than 2,400 global business and political leaders converging in this Swiss skiing resort, where they will discuss a host of issues related to the world economy, climate change and security over the next five days.
 
India is fielding a 100-member team, led by Commerce Minister Kamal Nath and Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia. The duo will address a number of India-centric sessions on economic reforms.
 
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to give the opening address at the five-day meet that will see more than 2,400 participants comprising corporate honchos, government leaders and even religious heads from across the world.
 
Besides economic issues, the meeting would also raise geopolitical concerns confronting the world.
 
There are two sessions on terrorism and West Asia turmoil, in which Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz is among those likely to attend. The overall theme of this meeting is "The Shifting Power Equation".

 
 

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First Published: Jan 25 2007 | 12:00 AM IST

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