First ASEAN-India Track 1 Cyber Policy Dialogue held in Singapore

October 17, 2024

A recent meeting between India and the Philippines focused on improving cooperation on cyber security. Officials from both countries’ ministries responsible for cyber diplomacy and digital infrastructure led the discussion. The main goal of this meeting was to work together on dealing with cyber security challenges as the world faces more complex online threats.

Key Participants

From India: Amit A Shukla, Joint Secretary of Cyber Diplomacy at the Ministry of External Affairs.

From the Philippines: Jeffrey Ian Dy, Undersecretary for Infrastructure Management, Cyber Security, and Upskilling at the Department of Information and Communications Technology.

Main Topics Covered

Cyber Threat Landscape: They examined current and new threats that both countries are facing online.

National Cyber Policies: Each country shared how they manage cyber security and governance.

Threat Assessment: They analyzed potential weaknesses and how to prevent cyber attacks.

ICT Developments at the UN: They also discussed recent advancements in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) being worked on within the United Nations.

Focus on Capacity Building

Both countries agreed on specific activities to help each other build stronger cyber security skills and improve their ability to respond to threats. This will involve training and sharing knowledge.

Strengthening Partnerships

The meeting supported the broader goal of strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the Philippines. This partnership includes efforts for digital transformation, which both countries agreed on in a recent Joint Statement.

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