Melania Trump welcomed representatives from around the world to Washington, D.C., saying they had gathered with a shared purpose: to empower the next generation through advances in technology and education.
She greeted delegations from Albania, Aruba, Bosnia, Bolivia, Congo, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kosovo, Malawi, North Macedonia, Paraguay, Poland, Serbia, Ukraine, and the UAE.
Trump said that as leaders and as nations, they have an opportunity to build something meaningful together. She called on participants to accelerate a global alliance focused on improving the future of children.
She then formally opened the inaugural meeting of Fostering the Future Together, describing its mission as empowering children by expanding access to technology and education.
According to her, this is a historic moment. She said the initiative aims to help young people develop the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world. That, she said, includes creating innovative learning programs, supporting education policy, sponsoring focused legislation, and building stronger partnerships between the public and private sectors.
Trump emphasized that every nation represented has a vital role to play in creating opportunities for the next generation. She described the new collaborative platform as a way to multiply the impact of its members through cooperation in AI, education, and global leadership.
She said the coalition’s shared vision puts children above politics and above geographical borders.
Turning from vision to action, Trump invited participants to host regional meetings, conduct research, build new partnerships, and collaborate with other member nations in their parts of the world.
She noted that Washington is a place where important things can happen, especially when the public and private sectors work together. She called the meeting unprecedented and praised major American companies for joining the effort.
Trump said it was remarkable to see so many global leaders, innovators, and major technology companies gathered in one place over two days. She referenced AI pioneers and major firms including OpenAI, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Zoom.
She said the room was filled with extraordinary human capital — leaders capable of investing in children, empowering their people, and accelerating their economies.
In closing, Trump said the coalition can improve the future only if it supports concrete initiatives that give young people the skills and knowledge they need. She called on everyone to invest in education and technology, wished the participants success during the summit, and said the two-day gathering was only the beginning.
The Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit has two components for invited guests, including a working session at the U.S. State Department on the first day, followed by a roundtable with First Spouses at the White House on the second day.
Working Session | March 24, 2026
SOURCES: WHITE HOUSE VIDEO , MIDTOWN TRIBUNE NEWS
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