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"We're extremely grateful for the prompt response by the World Bank -- such promptness is always very, very appreciated, " said Carstens.

In a private conversation, Mr. Geithner remained 'completely neutral' about where the U. S. stands, Mr. Carstens said.

Mr Carstens has said he intends to carry "the flag of emerging markets" .

"I will not deceive myself, it (the selection) is like a start to a five-nil soccer game, " Carstens said after the meeting.

The strongest candidate from the emerging markets so far appears to be Mr. Carstens, a 52-year-old veteran of Mexico's financial crises.

Also mentioned is Agustin Carstens, governor of the Mexican central bank and a former IMF deputy managing director.

However, Mr Carstens has so far not won open backing from any of the Bric countries.

Mr Carstens admitted that he faced "an uphill battle" , but argued that it was in emerging markets' best interests to support his campaign.

The only other declared candidate is Mexican Central Bank Governor Agustin Carstens.

Ernesto Cordero, the social-development minister and a former aide to Mr Carstens, will be the new finance minister.

As for the specific arrangements of Governor Carstens' visit, please refer to the competent authorities.

Kevin Carstens hacked away at the brush on his land in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.

But Mexico invented and used the scheme first and some of its fruits, as Mr Carstens well knows, are now apparent.

Some Europeans have suggested that Mr Carstens' credentials from the Chicago school, famed for its orthodoxy, may count against him.

So far only Uruguay has publicly supported Mr. Carstens's bid.

Q: Please brief us on Mexican Central Bank Governor Carstens' visit to China and China's decision on the selection of IMF chief.

One of Ms. Lagarde's rivals for the job is Mexican Central Bank Governor Agustin Carstens.

"The quick answer is no, " says Mr Carstens.

As Mexico's central banker since 2010, Mr. Carstens has delivered enviable price stability.

Mr. Carstens is also having trouble getting support closer to home.

In 1990 Mexico swapped unpayable bank debt for so-called Brady bonds, worth about 35% less. Mr Carstens helped negotiate the deal.

Mr Carstens, an openly declared candidate, knows first-hand what it means to restructure a country's debts.

This will be done, Mr Carstens says, without any increase in income tax.

When Mr Carstens talks of debt crises and how best to emerge from them, he knows whereof he speaks.

Mr. Carstens is a former deputy managing director at the fund, and cited his work in Mexico, which is enjoying solid economic growth.

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