Sisi will meet on the sidelines of the visit with a number of presidents and hold several closed bilateral meetings. Meanwhile, a church delegation will also head to the US on Wednesday in a week-long visit to meet Copts in New Jersey and New York to mobilize those wishing to receive Sisi during his visit. Pope Tawadros II commissioned a church delegation to visit the US and prepare for a prestigious reception for Sisi, Bishop You'anas told Al-Masry Al-Youm. "We ask God to bless all [Sisi's] efforts for the good of everyone in Egypt through the prayers of his holiness Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria," he said. The church delegation will head to Canada on a short visit, from Friday evening until Saturday, You'anas added.

Source: Egypt Independent September 14, 2016 11:26 UTC