23+ hour, 22+ min ago (568+ words) Spain Ambassador Jaime Moreno Bau pays a visit to EUNAVFOR/ATALANTA, European operation lead by SpainSpain has stepped up its strategic engagement in the increasingly militarised Horn of Africa, joining other world powers in its security presence in the region. This week, Spanish Ambassador Jaime Moreno Bau paid an official visit to the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA, boarding the Spanish Navy Frigate F-82 Victoria, one of the mission's flagship assets. Spain " one of the leading maritime nations amongst the 27 member-states" " currently leads Operation ATALANTA, the EU's long-running counter-piracy and counter-trafficking mission off the Somali coast. ""Spain is profoundly committed to peace and stability in this region. Our presence here, leading Operation ATALANTA, is a clear demonstration of our resolve to protect the free flow of commerce and ensure the security of one of the world's most critical sea…...