Common use of CLOSING REMARKS Clause in Contracts

CLOSING REMARKS. 11.1 All Parties extended their sincere thanks to the Government of South Africa for hosting the meeting, as well as the memorable social events organised during the week. Parties highlighted the positive atmosphere and spirit of cooperation throughout the meeting, and the welcome participation of observers. Parties also expressed their thanks to the Chair, Vice-chair, and the Secretariat for steering the meeting through some complex issues. 11.2 The Chair noted the achievements of the session and acknowledged the valuable contributions of delegates to a successful meeting. He also thanked the interpreters, technical staff, and staff of the Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre for their effort in ensuring the smooth running of the event. 11.3 The Vice-chair thanked the Executive Secretary, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, for his excellent guidance at this meeting; his last meeting of the Agreement in this role before relinquishing the position at the end of the year. The meeting joined in warmly thanking him for his dedicated involvement with the Agreement over the last decade, wishing him all the best for his future. In reply, he thanked all his colleagues within the ACAP community for their support and friendship. 11.4 The Chair then closed the Sixth Session of the Meeting of the Parties. Recalling that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ creatopus, syn. Puffinus creatopus is listed in Annex 1 of the Agreement; Considering the recommendation of the Advisory Committee (AC10) to amend the nomenclature for ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ creatopus, syn. Puffinus creatopus in Annex 1 of the Agreement. Pursuant to Article XII(5) of the Agreement, to adopt the following amendment to Annex 1 of the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels:  ‘Ardenna creatopus, syn. Puffinus creatopus’ shall be replaced by ‘Ardenna creatopus’ in the current list of petrel species in Annex 1. to approve the Secretariat Work Programme in Appendix A. Time (days) Funds (AUD) Time (days) Funds (AUD) Time (days) Funds (AUD)

CLOSING REMARKS. 11.1 All Parties The Acting Chair extended their sincere his warm thanks to the Government of South Africa for hosting the meeting, as well as the memorable social events organised during the week. Parties highlighted the positive atmosphere and spirit of cooperation throughout the meeting, and the welcome participation of observers. Parties also expressed their thanks to the Chair, Vice-chair, and the Secretariat for steering the meeting through some complex issues. 11.2 The Chair noted the achievements of the session and acknowledged the valuable contributions of delegates to a successful meeting. He also thanked the interpreters, technical staff, and staff of the Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre for their effort in ensuring the smooth running of the event. 11.3 The Vice-chair thanked the Executive Secretary, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, for his her excellent guidance at this meeting; his . Noting this would be ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇’▇ last meeting of the Agreement in this role before relinquishing the position at the end of June 2025, the year. The meeting Meeting joined in warmly thanking him her for his her dedicated involvement with the Agreement over the last decadesix and a half years, wishing him including her leadership through the COVID-19 pandemic, and wished her all the best for his her future. In reply, he . 11.2 The Executive Secretary thanked all his her colleagues within the ACAP community family for their kind words, support and friendship. She enjoyed her time in the role and hoped to be able to contribute to ACAP in the future. She encouraged ACAP in its endeavours, including seeking new Parties to further the reach of the Agreement. 11.3 On behalf of the Meeting, the Acting Chair thanked the Chair for steering the meeting through some difficult discussions. He also thanked the interpreters, technical staff, Secretariat team, and staff at Dunedin Leisure Lodge for their effort in ensuring a seamlessly run event. He extended his sincere thanks to the Government of New Zealand for hosting the meeting, the memorable excursion, and the welcome reception organised during the week. He also thanked the Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society of New Zealand for their evening event. 11.4 The Acting Chair then acknowledged the valuable contributions of delegates to a successful meeting and noted the achievements of the session, including a strong Resolution which recognises the work needed to address the conservation crisis faced by albatrosses and petrels, the adoption of priority conservation actions for the next triennium and full financial support for the RFMCO Engagement and the Communications strategies. He also acknowledged the flexibility shown by Parties in adopting the 2026 - 2028 Budget and he encouraged Parties to use the information presented to, and the decisions made at this MoP to deliver conservation actions for ACAP species. 11.5 The Meeting thanked the Acting Chair for his work in the lead up to and during MoP8. 11.6 A traditional Maori farewell was given by ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who acknowledged the good work of ACAP despite the challenges. 11.7 The Acting Chair closed the Sixth Eighth Session of the Meeting of the Parties. Recalling that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ creatopus, syn. Puffinus creatopus is listed in Annex 1 of the Agreement; Considering the recommendation of the Advisory Committee (AC10) to amend the nomenclature for ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ creatopus, syn. Puffinus creatopus in Annex 1 of the Agreement. Pursuant to Article XII(5) of the Agreement, to adopt the following amendment to Annex 1 of the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels:  ‘Ardenna creatopus, syn. Puffinus creatopus’ shall be replaced by ‘Ardenna creatopus’ in the current list of petrel species in Annex 1. to approve the Secretariat Work Programme in Appendix A. Time (days) Funds (AUD) Time (days) Funds (AUD) Time (days) Funds (AUD).