Mirabela Grădinaru, together with the first ladies of France and Ukraine, in a photo from the US summit
The Presidential Administration published on Wednesday, March 25, a photo in which Mirabela Grădinaru appears with Brigitte Macron and Olena Zelenska, at a summit on children's digital education organized in Washington by Melania Trump.
Mirabela Grădinaru, Brigitte Macron and Olena Zelenska/PHOTO: Presidential Administration
Vlad Ionescu, state councilor for foreign policy, and Diana Punga, state councilor for relations with civil society, were also part of the Romanian delegation, which was in the USA on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The summit, launched at the initiative of Melania Trump, aims to strengthen international cooperation for the well-being of children through education, technology and innovation.
“The initiative aims to provide access to modern tools, including solutions based on artificial intelligence, to support students, teachers and parents, as well as to strengthen safety in the online environment”, the Presidential Administration also sent.
Councilor of State: “The day's agenda included important meetings dedicated to educational cooperation”
Ana-Maria Geană, State Councilor for Romanians everywhere, sent on social networks that “the day's agenda included important meetings dedicated to educational cooperation and the exchange of expertise.”
“We spoke with American Councils for International Education leadership about expanding educational exchange programs, including the Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX). At Georgetown University, the Thrive Center for Families, Children and Communities team shared their experience in developing programs for responsible use of technology and safe digital platforms for children,” the state councilor sent.
Ana-Maria Geană adds that the day ended with a meeting between Romanian specialists from the USA, who work in the field of addictions, where they discussed possible collaborations with Romania for the prevention and treatment of addictions in children.
“The day ended with a round table with Romanian doctors from the United States, specialized in the problem of addiction and related fields: prevention, therapy, intervention, emergencies. This meeting was attended by established specialists in renowned clinical or research medical centers, and the discussions focused on possible forms of collaboration with Romania for the development of programs and solutions dedicated to the prevention and treatment of addictions in children.
This session highlighted the importance of international partnerships in health and child protection. Partnerships between Romania and the United States in the fields of education, technology and health remain essential for protecting and preparing new generations.”
The First Lady of the USA opened the summit with a speech in which she pleaded for the development and securing the future of children.
In her speech, Mirabela Grădinaru expressed her desire to collaborate with the participants for the development of concrete projects and presented two Romanian experts in the field of technology and digital transformation.
“I believe that this initiative is a very valuable one, generating momentum, visibility and a much-needed dynamism in this field.
Through a concerted and integrated approach, I look forward to beginning to work closely with First Lady Melania Trump and everyone present at this table, as part of this project, to develop concrete initiatives and achieve tangible impact in promoting digital education, safe online practices and media literacy for children around the world.” said Mirabela Grădinaru.
