U.S. Science Envoy Peter Hotez to visit Morocco this week, Department of State

Washington - U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Peter Hotez will visit Morocco during this week to foster cooperation relations in the field of scientific research, said on Monday a statement by the Department of State.

During his stay in Morocco (Feb. 8-14), Hotez will meet with representatives of the academic and scientific community on means to establish networks for scientific collaboration between the two countries' scientists and engineers, said the statement issued to media outlets.

The visit by the U.S. Science Envoy to Morocco comes in support of President Barack Obama's initiative to foster American relations with other countries in the area of science and education, it added.