I would like to thank you for your participation at the "7^th NATO and PfP International Exhibition of Combat Clothing and Individual Equipment 2003", which was held in Nitra on the days 16. - 18.10.2003.

This year there was particular success primarily in terms of the growth in the numbers of exhibitors, visitors from the ranks of the general public and, primarily, in terms of representation of the armed forces from Slovakia and abroad.

This increase was possible primarily as a result of the interest which you have shown in the exhibition, for which I thank you on my own behalf and on behalf of the entire implementation team.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank NATO command in Brussels and, in particular, the representatives of the AC 301 committee for their support during the preparation and course of the event itself.

Naturally, the representatives of the Ministry of Defence of Slovakia and all other elements which played a significant role in the organisation of this exceptional event also deserve thanks.

Primarily thanks to you, the exhibition is becoming an integral element of expert events of a similar focus, and we are very glad that we could cooperate with you on the preparation of the seventh annual event. I hope that our cooperation will not cease, and we will inform you of the next annual event and all the associated activities.

I look forward to further successful cooperation with you in the near future.