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LE GOUVERNEMENT DU GRAND-DUCH DE LUXEMBOURG Ministre des Finances La Ministre Mart Vörklaev Minister of Finance Ministry of Finance Suur-Ameerika 1 15001 Tallinn Ref. : 846x0c3f3 Luxembourg, November 16, 2023 . Dear MinisterVörklaev, With the formation of a new government in Luxembourg, it is with mixed emotions that 1 bid farewell to my finance minister coileagues to take on a new chalienge within government. Amidst an energy crisis and deepening geopolitical tensions, we achieved significant milestones together, while safeguarding financial stability and purchasing power. Against the backdrop of these accomplishments, 1 want to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent coliaboration, also on a bilateral level. 1 am confident that my successor, Mr. Gilles Roth, will continue this important collaboration and contribute to the continued success of the ECOFIN and Eurogroup, as their contribution is essential to making the European economy more resiiient and competitive. 1 will take on the new mandate as Minister of Defence, Minister for Mobility and Public Works and Minister for Gender Equality and Diversity. Wishing you ali the very best, and looking forward to crossing paths again. Yours sincerely, jz Yuriko BACKES Minister of Finance Rahanusmnsteenum I N uNI IN IIINII NII NII I I IIIIIli i NII IINII I N I 2 11—