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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="OLE_LINK1"></a><a name="OLE_LINK2">Hi All,<o:p></o:p></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">With the face-to-face meeting coming up the gTLD Registry participants in the CWG have taken the opportunity to identify shared positions on the IANA Stewardship Transition and the current work of the CWG, and to solicit wider feedback
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<p class="MsoNormal">The attached statement was prepared by gTLD members participating in this working group with input and support from the wider Registries Stakeholder Group. Though no formal vote was taken, all feedback received was constructive and supportive
of the statement. It is meant as a follow-on to the RySG comments provided on the Draft IANA proposal, taking into account additional work and developments since December.
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<p class="MsoNormal">We hope you’ll take the time to review the statement in advance of the Istanbul meeting and that it provides useful clarity into concerns and recommendations of gTLD Registry representatives participating in this work.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please do not hesitate to raise any questions or responses.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best, and safe travels to all heading to Istanbul.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Stephanie<o:p></o:p></p>
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