India, EU discuss cyberspace and combating the criminal use of ICTs

India and European Union discussed cyber cooperation and mechanism in multilateral fora, including at the United Nations, and in regional settings, including at OSCE, ARF and G20 in Brussels.

The Seventh India-EU Cyber Dialogue was held on 05 October 2023 in Brussels. Both sides agreed to hold the next India-EU Cyber Dialogue on a mutually convenient date.

The Indian Delegation was led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary, Cyber Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs, while the EU delegation was led by Ambassador Joanneke Balfoort, Director Security and Defence, European External Action Service.

In the context of the vibrant Strategic Partnership between India and the EU, the two sides expressed appreciation for the Cyber Dialogue mechanism as it provides a platform to discuss a wide range of issues related to cyberspace. Both sides exchanged views on cyber policies, strategies and areas of mutual interest.

They discussed cooperation in promoting capacity building in cyberspace and combating the criminal use of ICTs.