美国总统奥巴马主持召开有250多名创业家参加的会议，其中大多数是来自穆斯林占人口多数的国家，会议的目的是希望加强美国和穆斯林世界之间的商业联系。
这次为期两天的会议将于星期一在华盛顿召开，以履行奥巴马去年6月在埃及首都开罗做出的承诺, 加强美国与穆斯林占人口多数社会的接触。
美国国家安全事务副顾问罗德斯对记者说，创业精神是一项“美国基本价值观”，能为全世界人民开创机会。
这次会议的目的是把年轻的初期创业者、有经验的企业家、政府官员、银行家以及其他专家聚集在一起。会议讨论的问题将包括赋于女企业家权利，以及为新企业创造一种积极的环境。
U.S. President Barack Obama is hosting a conference of more than 250 entrepreneurs, most from majority-Muslim countries, in the hope of promoting greater business ties between the United States and the Muslim world.
The two-day conference opening Monday in Washington is the fulfillment of a pledge Mr. Obama made last June in a speech in Cairo, Egypt to deepen U.S. engagement with Muslim-majority communities.
U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes told reporters entrepreneurship is a “fundamental American value” and can unlock opportunities for people around the world.
The conference aims to bring together young start-up entrepreneurs and seasoned veterans, as well as government officials, bankers and other experts. Topics will include empowering businesswomen and creating a positive climate for new businesses.