The events committee will send him all binding documents including a Letter of Invitation and Contract Agreement as well.

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"We will work with all stakeholders to try to ensure that appropriate conditions of invitation are met, including the participation of Argentina's top players and the implementation of a sound and sustainable financial model, " he added.

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World Bank President James Wolfensohn also received an invitation, as did a host of other dignitaries, including the current governor of St Petersburg, Vladimir Yakovlev, and a possible rival for the post, Deputy Prime Minister Valentina Matvienko.

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