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Yesterday, May 25, Digital And Cyber Security Special Envoys Of The Nordic-Baltic (Nb8) Countries Gathered In Tallinn To Discuss Intensifying Regional Cooperation And Share Experiences In Preventing And Countering Cyber Threats. The Meeting Focused On The Impact Of New Technologies On Cyberspace And Digital Development, Growing Global Cyber Threats, Cyber Regulation And Supporting UkraineS Cyber Capabilities. Representatives Of The Ministry Of Justice And Digital Affairs And The State Information System Board Also Participated In The Meeting. Helen Popp, EstoniaS Diplomatic Representative With Special Powers For Digital And Cyber Issues, Emphasized That The Rapid Spread Of New Technologies, Including Artificial Intelligence, Has Raised The Level Of Cyber And Security Threats Worldwide. The Targets Of Cyber Attacks Have Become More Diverse, And Existing Systems Cannot Always Keep Up With The Growing Risks. Therefore, According To Pop, It Is Crucial To Strengthen Cross-Border Cooperation And Increase The Common Cyber Capabilities Of The Region. At The Same Time, He Emphasized That The Rapid Development Of Technology Also Offers Many Opportunities For Our Region. New Technological Trends Also Create Prerequisites For The Development Of More Effective Cyber Security Solutions, But This Requires A Strong Cyber Security Sector, Innovation And The Growth Of Cryptographic Competence, Popp Noted. In The Discussions, It Was Recognized That The European Union Has Taken Important Steps To Strengthen Cyber Security In Recent Years, But In Order To Increase Safety And Transparency, It Is Necessary To Continue Developing Systems And Promote Cooperation Between The Public And Private Sectors. The Nb8 Countries Have The Potential To Direct Developments In Both Eu And Nato Cyber Initiatives And Deepen Cooperation With Regionally Important Partners, Added Popp. Despite The Relative Smallness Of Our Countries, We Are One Of The Most Important Partners In The Euro-Atlantic Area As A Single Punching Fist. The Meeting Also Discussed Support For Ukraine, Including Opportunities To Strengthen UkraineS Civilian Cyber Infrastructure Through The Tallinn Mechanism. They Also Discussed What The Nordic-Baltic Region Can Learn From UkraineS Experience In Developing Cyber Resilience. The Tallinn Mechanism Was Created To Strengthen UkraineS Civil Cyber Defense And Coordinate International Aid More Effectively. The Initiative Was Officially Launched In December 2023 In Tallinn. The Operation Of The Mechanism Is Managed By A Coordination Group That Brings Together Ukraine And Donor Countries, Which Ensures Uniform Planning And Implementation Of Aid. The Activities Of The Project Office Are Financed This Year By The United Kingdom. Photos From The Meeting. Public Relations Department 5885 5171 Press@Mfa.Ee
