India-NewZealand
India-NZ leaders participate in Bilateral Cyber Dialogue, discuss various aspects of existing bilateral cooperation in cyberspace
The second edition of the India-New Zealand Bilateral Cyber Dialogue was held for the past two days when leaders of both the nations discussed various aspects of existing bilateral cooperation in cyberspace.
The meeting took place between Nov 16 and 17.
The Indian delegation was led by Atul Malhari Gotsurve, Joint Secretary (Cyber Diplomacy) from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The New Zealand delegation was co-led by Dan Eaton, Director National Security Policy, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) and Ms. Georgina Sargison, Acting Unit Manager, Emerging Security Issues, International Security and Disarmament Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).
Senior officials from various government Ministries and Departments from both the countries participated in the Cyber Dialogue, read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.
"The Cyber Dialogue discussed various aspects of existing bilateral cooperation in cyberspace, exchanged views on the latest developments on cyber issues at bilateral, regional and multilateral fora and explored initiatives to further deepen cyber cooperation," read the statement.
"The delegations deliberated on a wide range of topics of mutual interest and agreed to work closely with each other in the areas of cybersecurity, cybercrime and capacity building," the statement read.
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