National Cybersecurity Centre chief executive officer Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa chaired the fifth meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Cybersecurity, held as part of Bahrain’s presidency of the 46th session.
The meeting was attended by GCC Secretary-General Jassem Al Budaiwi.
Shaikh Salman affirmed that such meetings represent a high-level platform for enhancing Gulf integration in the field of cybersecurity, unifying strategic visions and approaches, and supporting the co-ordination of joint efforts on priority issues.
He noted that they also contribute to formulating joint GCC initiatives and policies, and enhancing the cyber readiness of GCC countries, helping to build a secure and integrated Gulf system capable of efficiently and effectively addressing cybersecurity challenges and threats, and meeting the aspirations of GCC countries and their peoples.
Shaikh Salman added that the current stage requires unifying Gulf positions and approaches towards various cybersecurity issues, in a way that supports the development of policies and frameworks governing joint action, consolidates Gulf integration in addressing rapidly evolving technological challenges, and enhances the protection of the national interests of GCC countries.
The meeting discussed items on the agenda and reviewed developments in joint GCC initiatives and programmes aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across GCC countries.
It also discussed ways to develop mechanisms for co-ordination and co-operation, supporting Gulf aspirations to build a secure and trusted cyberspace that contributes to protecting common interests and supports sustainable development efforts in GCC countries.
Bahrain’s hosting of the meeting reflects its advanced position in supporting joint GCC action. It also demonstrates GCC countries’ keenness to enhance integration and co-ordination in addressing cybersecurity challenges, contributing to consolidating an advanced Gulf cybersecurity system that supports security, stability and sustainable development.
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