MODA Minister Huang Yen-nun (center) gives the thumbs-up alongside Wang Liang-yu (third right), director general of the MOFA’s Department of North American Affairs, and representatives to Taiwan from organizing countries at a GCTF workshop on telecommunications resilience and cybersecurity held May 28-30 in Taipei City. (MOFA)
 

A workshop on telecommunications resilience and cybersecurity was held by Taiwan, Australia, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, the U.K. and the U.S. under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework May 28-30 in Taipei City, demonstrating the countries’ shared commitment to global digital security.

Jointly organized by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Digital Affairs, as well as the six like-minded partners’ representative offices in Taiwan, the event involved over 200 officials and experts from 26 countries. The discussions focused on policies and measures to strengthen telecommunications infrastructure and enhance information safety.

Opening remarks were delivered by MODA Minister Huang Yen-nun and the organizing countries’ representatives to Taiwan. Brendan Dowling, ambassador for cyber affairs and critical technology of Australian’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, delivered a keynote speech on strategies for enhancing digital resilience through public-private and regional collaboration, and other speakers from home and abroad talked about relevant regulations and technology.

According to the MOFA, participants shared their experience in areas such as cyber-risk management in supply chains and talent cultivation during the event. They also visited satellite ground facilities and microwave stations to gain a deeper understanding of local telecommunications technology, the ministry said.

Taiwan will continue to work with like-minded partners and leverage its strengths through GCTF to create a progressive, prosperous and secure global digital environment, the MOFA added.

Since its launch in 2015 by Taiwan and the U.S., GCTF has become a critical platform for facilitating discussion of solutions to global issues. The initiative was later joined by Japan and Australia, and affiliated events have been held outside the founding countries since 2021. (YCH-E)