Davos: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Switzerland on Thursday for meetings with US President Donald Trump and participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian officials said.

According to Anadolu Agency, Zelenskyy's press secretary, Serhii Nykyforov, stated that the President of Ukraine arrived in Switzerland to partake in the World Economic Forum and meet with President Trump.

Nykyforov mentioned that the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump is expected to occur around 2 pm Kyiv time (1200GMT). During the visit, Zelenskyy is also scheduled to deliver a speech at the forum and engage in a panel discussion.

Trump had announced on Wednesday that he would meet Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the annual gathering in Davos, initially suggesting the meeting would take place later that day before clarifying the timing. "It's tomorrow (Thursday)," Trump informed a reporter when asked to confirm the date of the meeting.

The World Economic Forum is an event that gathers political leaders, business executives, and policymakers from around the world to discuss global economic and security challenges.