Rota, 22 November 2019—Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Josep Borrell, visited EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation ATALANTA’s new, multinational Operation Headquarters (OHQ) of the European Union (EU) at the Naval Base in Rota this past week. During a visit to the Spanish multi-purpose carrier, Juan Carlos I, Mr. Borrell took the opportunity to also visit the OHQ and gain insight on the strategic direction of the counter-piracy operation.
Operation ATALANTA Commander, Major General Antonio Planells led Mr. Borrell through a tour of the headquarters and other personnel briefed Mr. Borrell on the current situation of the operation. When the visit concluded, Mr. Borrell signed the OHQ Book of Honour.