Operation ATALANTA has been cooperating closely with the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) and has conducted a number of joint exercises in an effort to strengthen the efficiency of tactical procedures between both navies.
On 13 October, the EU NAVFOR Operational Commander, Major General Antonio Planells Palau, hosted the 9th High-Level Industry Strategy meeting at the Operation Headquarters in Rota. It was attended by the leadership of relevant Shipping Industry Associations.
