WASHINGTON: Saudi Minister of Education Dr. Hamad Al-Sheikh on Tuesday visited the National Science Foundation in Washington and met its director, Sethuraman Panchanathan, as part of a tour to US universities and scientific research centers and institutions. The two reviewed cooperation aspects between the ministry and the foundation in the fields of scientific consultations and strategies to support and finance scientific research, supporting scientific projects and enhancing cooperation means in implementing joint projects. The meeting included a firsthand look at the role of the foundation in enhancing excellence in sciences, offering multiple programs for independent scientific consultation with high credibility for policymakers in the US.