Javier Colomina is the NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Southern  Neighbourhood and Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy. In  these roles, he guides NATO’s political dialogue and practical cooperation with partners across the Southern Neighbourhood, including the Middle East, North Africa, and the Sahel. 

A career Spanish diplomat, Mr Colomina previously served as the Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia (2021–2024), and earlier as Spain’s Deputy Permanent Representative to NATO (2017–2021). Prior postings include First Secretary at Spain’s Mission to the United Nations in New York (2002–2006), Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Spain in Damascus (2006–2008), and Political Counsellor at the Embassy of Spain in Buenos Aires (2008–2011). He also served as Senior Adviser for Multilateral and Security Affairs to Spain’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (2011–2014). 

Mr. Colomina entered Spain’s diplomatic service in 2001 and has since focused on Euro-Atlantic and regional security, partnership policy, and high-level political dialogue with NATO partners.