ASEAN's emphasis on Cyber connectivity & security resonate deeply with India, affirms MEA

emphasis of Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Cyber Security and Cyber connectivity in accordance with international laws 'resonates deeply' with India's approach towards Cyber, Ministery of External Affairs Secretary (East) Riva Ganguly Das stated while addressing third India-ASEAN Track 1.5 Dialogue on cyber issues. She also highlighted India's efforts towards mitigating cyber threats domestically. "Through platforms capable of supporting and sustaining efforts in securing cyber as well as through adoption of comprehensive policies such as New National Cyber Security Policy," India has been instrumental in working towards mitigating cyber threats in country, she asserted.

MEA official furr spoke about  "crucial need" for international cooperation to exchange experiences and enhance practices for security of information infrastructures.

Emphasising need for bilateral and international cooperation on cyber security, Das added that "need for cooperation between India and ASEAN member countries in field is self-evident".

Last year during India-ASEAN 1.5 Dialogue, Indian official stated that increased dependence on digital techlogies has created both pressure and opportunities for creative policy solutions and regional collaboration to foster a secure, resilient and equitable cyber. Referring to same, Das stated that proactive cyber attacks have posed a great threat to secure, free and accessible cyber environment.

India is committed to a secure, free, accessible cyber: MEA 

Highlighting ASEAN's efforts to tackle cyber security challenges and confidence-building measures, Das added that "India has also been committed to an open, secure, free, accessible and stable cyber environment." This will become an engine for invation, ecomic growth, sustainable development, ensure free flow of information, and respect Cultural and linguistic diversity, she said, adding that "Women's corporate to build this digital divide through capacity building to create globally secure cyber."

"Without transformative techlogy initiatives in recent years such as 'IndiaStack',  Aadhar, and UPI we have successfully leverd tremendous potential of Cyber techlogies in implementing SDG nda and improving governance," Das said. However, "overarching objectives" are to ensure growth and empowerment of all humanity, she concluded.

(With inputs from ANI)

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