On 17 October 2023, Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World, travelled to Rota Naval Station and Seville, Spain.He visited on board carrier vessel "Juan Carlos I" and interacted with marines in preparation for tactical action, in Rota Naval StationJosep Borrell Fontelles then attended a military ceremony and the EU Military Committee at Chief of Defence (CHOD) level : round table, in Sevilla.