Islamic world
The minister will meet Congress members, representatives of various think-tanks and hold press interviews.
The forum will be held with the participation of high-level officials from specialized international organizations and institutions, as well as astronauts, experts and researchers in space sciences and related industries.
A number of representatives of high-ranking international institutions and universities will participate in the symposium to exchange ideas, visions and opinions on the future of the Islamic world.
Sisi exchanged cables of greetings on Thursday with the leaders of the Arab and Islamic world on the occasion of the new Hijri year.
Al Azhar Undersecretary Abbas Shoman flied to the U.S. to participate in a conference on the intercultural communication, which is due to kick off Saturday.
U.S. President Donald Trump, struggling to shake a brewing scandal at home, will attempt a reset on Sunday.