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<div style="margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;">Dear EC members,</div>
<div style="margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;">I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the wonderful and friendly cooperation throughout 2025. It’s been a true pleasure working with you.</div>
<div style="margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;">I’m now heading into my holiday break, so I’ll be away for a little while to recharge. The Secretariat will be closed from 22 December 2025 until 2 January 2026.</div>
<div style="margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;">Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas, and a happy and restful time with family and friends.</div>
<div style="margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;">Looking forward to working together in the coming year!</div>
<div style="margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;">Best wishes,<br>
Susanne</div>
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