Tamar Bagrationi Attends Washington Summit Hosted by First Lady Melania Trump

2026-03-25 - 07:52

Tamar Bagrationi, wife of Georgian Dream-elected President Mikheil Kavelashvili, is visiting Washington, D.C., where she was invited by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump to participate in the “Fostering the Future Together” global summit on March 24-25. “Fostering the Future Together is a global coalition of nations aligned to empower children through education and technology,” according to the White House. The two-day event, with the first day at the U.S. State Department and the second at the White House, brings together First Spouses and leaders from 45 nations and 28 technology companies. Addressing the working session on March 24 alongside other first spouses, Bagrationi began by extending “heartfelt thanks” to the host, Melania Trump, saying, “The history will remember her, who brought around 45 nations together and turned a mother’s instinct into a global movement.” “Today, we are united by one shared responsibility – the well-being and future of our children,” Bagrationi said, adding that she, speaking as a “mother of four,” understands the responsibility of protecting a child’s well-being. “Every parent knows the quiet tension we carry – the will to protect our children from harm, [while] at the same time allowing [them] the freedom to grow, to explore, and benefit from the opportunities of a rapidly advancing world,” Bagrationi said. “This balance is not simple. It is a daily struggle: silent, invisible, but very real, shared across families everywhere,” she continued. “We cannot choose between safety and development. Our responsibility is to ensure both. This is why a thoughtful solution matters so deeply – a solution that allows our children not only to strive and to innovate, but also to remain open, curious, and connected – free to play, engage, and step into the future with confidence.” “In Georgia, we are undertaking important steps towards comprehensive digital transformation. Our national approach is guided by the principle of the middle way – a framework that seeks to balance technological innovation with the protection of human dignity, fundamental rights, and above all, children’s safety.” Before the address, pro-government and U.K.-sanctioned Imedi TV shared a roughly 40-second muted clip of Bagrationi alongside Georgian Dream MP Mariam Lashkhi at the State Department, where, the channel said, she “toured an exhibition on innovation and technology.” The clip shows several people engaging her in conversation. Further updates may follow... Also Read: 23/03/2026 – Peter Andreoli, U.S. State Department Official, Visits Georgia 19/03/2026 – Georgians Will Be Required Posting Up to $15,000 Bonds for U.S. Tourist, Business Visas 06/03/2026 – Georgian MPs Visit Washington at Congresswoman Luna’s Invitation