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[Letterhead of the United Kingdom Government]

Dear Mr. Candessus:

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Please refer to the letter dated

Excellencies

‚from Their

Governor of the International Monetary

Fund for the People's Republic of China, and

Governor

of the World Bank for the People's Republic of China, extending an invitation to hold the 1997 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the Fund and the World Bank Group (the "Organizations") in Hong Kong.

I am

I am pleased to inform you that the Government of the United Kingdom,

in its capacity as the Government responsible for the administration of

Hong Kong until July 1, 1997, extends its support to this invitation.

also authorized to convey to the Fund the assurances of the Government of

Hong Kong that, as stated in the attached letter, it will do all in its

power to ensure the success of these Meetings. On behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom, I can assure you that my authorities will fully cooperate in the preparation of the Meetings, assist the Hong Kong Government in the issuance of visas, and facilitate the good and timely delivery of services and facilities, as set forth in the Memorandum on the Provision of Services and Facilities for the 1997 Annual Meetings of the