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+## Version 2.16.0.0 2024-07-25
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+Compatible with OpenSearch 2.16.0
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+### Maintenance
+* Increment version to 2.16.0-SNAPSHOT ([#688](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/688))
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+### Enhancements
+* [Backport 2.x] Add support for remote monitors ([#694](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/694))
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+### Documentation
+* Added 2.16.0.0 release notes. ([#700](https://github.com/opensearch-project/common-utils/pull/700))
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