World Bank Executive Directors on the nomination of Robert Zoellick as President of the World Bank

WASHINGTON, DC, 30 June, 2007- The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors acknowledges the nomination today by the Executive Director of the United States of Mr. Robert Zoellick as World Bank President.

The Board of 24 directors representing 185 member countries looks forward to holding discussions with Mr. Zoellick as part of the selection process.

The Board has set a deadline of June 15 to receive nominations for the position of President of the World Bank Group. After that date, Board meetings will be held to consider all nominations.

The Executive Directors expect to complete the process for the selection of the President by June 30, 2007.

Source: World Bank

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