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Asia-Pacific the First Destination of New World Bank President

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WASHINGTON DC [HIGH-RES]
July 25, 2007 - World Bank President, Robert B. Zoellick enters to speak with journalists about embarking on his first official trip. He will visit: Australia to attend the meeting of APEC Finance Ministers, so he can gain insights from officials across the Asia Pacific, while also meeting Australian leaders; Cambodia and Vietnam, where he will join local Bank staff to see first hand the challenges facing two countries at very different stages of development; and Japan, for talks with a major shareholder and host of the G8 next year.

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© Simone D. McCourtie/World Bank

QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA [HIGH-RES]
August 2, 2007 - After the taking of official photographs to mark the end of the APEC Finance Ministers meeting in Coolum, Queensland, Australia, World Bank President, Robert B Zoellick shakes hands with the Hon. Peter Costello, Treasurer of Australia.

QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA [HIGH-RES]
August 2, 2007 - Mr. Zoellick (second from right) with APEC Finance Ministers pose for the official photo, marking the end of the APEC Finance Ministers meeting in Coolum, Queensland, Australia.


WASHINGTON DC [HIGH-RES]
July 25, 2007 - World Bank President, Robert B. Zoellick answers questions about his first official trip to the East Asia and Pacific region.

Photo: © Simone D. McCourtie / World Bank

WASHINGTON DC [HIGH-RES]
July 25, 2007 - World Bank President, Robert B. Zoellick speaks with journalists about his upcoming trip to Asia. He will be visiting Australia, Cambodia and Vietnam.

Photo: © Simone D. McCourtie / World Bank

WASHINGTON DC [HIGH-RES]
July 25, 2007 World Bank President, Robert B. Zoellick speaks with journalists about his upcoming trip to Asia. This will be his first official trip as World Bank president.

Photo: © Simone D. McCourtie / World Bank


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