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Dear EIC Project Team,</div>
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With the holiday season upon us, we want to extend our sincere appreciation for your hard work, dedication, and professionalism throughout the past year. Your efforts in advancing technical progress and subproject planning have continued to strengthen the foundation
of the EIC and move us steadily toward a successful 2026.</div>
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The momentum we’ve built together in 2025 positions us well for the important milestones that await us next year, including the start of construction. Thanks to your dedication and hard work, we are confident that the coming year will bring meaningful progress
and exciting accomplishments for the project.</div>
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We wish you and your families a joyful and restful holiday season and a happy New Year. We look forward to all that we will achieve together in the year ahead.</div>
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Warm regards,</div>
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Jim, Sergei, and Luisella</div>
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