NATO's Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood, Javier Colomina, visited Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, Virginia, on 15 and 16 July 2026 for talks centered on ICI Flagship Projects. The visit brought NATO's southern outreach agenda into focus at one of the alliance's key strategic commands.
During the trip, Colomina met with Supreme Allied Commander Transformation Admiral Pierre Vandier. According to the announcement, their discussions were tied to the ICI projects, highlighting coordination between NATO's diplomatic engagement in the southern neighbourhood and its broader transformation work.
The meeting signals continued attention to the southern flank and to partnership-related initiatives linked to NATO planning and adaptation. By holding the talks at ACT, the visit also connected regional dialogue with the command responsible for shaping future capabilities and approaches across the alliance.
While only limited details were released, the visit points to ongoing work inside NATO to align political priorities with practical cooperation efforts. The Norfolk discussions placed ICI Flagship Projects within that wider effort as the alliance reviews how it engages with the southern neighbourhood.
