India, EU agree to strengthen cooperation in cyberspace at 6th edition of cyber dialogue

India on December 14 hosted sixth edition of India-EU Cyber Dialogue, where both sides discussed various areas of cooperation in cyber including contemporary matters. India and European Union discussed importance of multilateral and regional cooperation on stability in cyber at UN platforms or in Regional settings, including relevant discussions at Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and ASEAN Regional Forum.

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Views of both sides converged

According to a press release by MEA, India and European Union agreed to follow basic values of both societies in cyber and its governance such as rule of law, democratic principles, and fundamental freedoms. Both sides connected on various issues of cyber, including importance of open, free, secure, stable, peaceful, and accessible cyber for invation and ecomic growth. 

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According to Ministry of External Affairs, Dr. S. Janakiraman, Joint Secretary, Cyber Diplomacy Division, MEA led virtual meeting from Indian side, while Ms. Joanneke Balfoort, Director of Security and Defence, EEAS was leing EU delegation. India's Foreign Ministry said that both sides have agreed to hold next meeting in Brussels. 

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Recently, India and European Union held to expedite discussions on connectivity partnership and strengn bilateral cooperation in digital domain, including in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. As per official release by Ministry of External Affairs Ministry, both reviewed ir cooperation in a range of key areas including cyber, n-proliferation, maritime security, and ways to effectively deal with terrorism. 

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