HEADQUARTERS 2nd MECH INF DIV COL AGGELI GATSOU
GREECE CAMP BST 912, EDESSA -
GREECE
[email protected]
Edessa, 13 Aug 2025
Dear Allies,
Further to my letter of 27th May 25, regarding the invitation to participating in
LIVEX/INVITEX/Field Training Exercise (FTX) «GOLDEN SWORD-25» (GOSW-25),
scheduled from 08th to 11th December 2025 and within the framework of the Exercise
Planning Process, I am delighted to inform you about the following:
- The Initial Planning Conference (IPC) was held in 11th June 2025 via VTC,
with the participation, apart from Hellenic Forces, of Albania, Italy and Spain.
Furthermore, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Romania and Slovakia have already stated their
intention of participating. Participation could be with troops or observers.
- The Main Planning Conference (MPC), is scheduled for 10 of September
2025, via VTC.
In light of the above, it would be a great pleasure and honor to confirm your
participation in the exercise. For that reason, I kindly ask you to inform us, by 31th of
August 2025, regarding your intention and the level of participation.
Respectfully,
Ioannis PAPOUTSAKIS
Major GENERAL (HE-A)
COM, 2nd Mech. Inf. DIV