Donald Trump will mark his return to the global stage with a virtual World Economic Forum appearance in Davos next week, as world leaders await details of the incoming U.S. President's policies and his pledge to end the war in Ukraine.

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.

Donald Trump will speak virtually in Davos just three days after his inauguration as US president in what is likely to be one of the most closely watched appearances at the World Economic Forum.

Donald Trump is to address the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos via video link on Thursday next week, three days after his inauguration as US president, the conference organizers said on Tuesday.