France: 'Tallinn Mechanism' Meeting in Rome Discussed Ways to Enhance Technological Support for Ukraine

Paris, November 2 (KUNA) -- The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday that the member and observer states of the “Tallinn Mechanism” initiative held a meeting in the Italian capital, Rome, to discuss ways to enhance support provided to Ukraine in the fields of cybersecurity and digital resilience.

In a statement, the ministry said that the initiative, launched in 2023, “has become the primary international platform for coordinating civilian assistance in the field of cybersecurity for Ukraine.” It clarified that the meeting, held under the Italian presidency, explored ways to deliver rapid and targeted assistance meeting Ukraine’s needs in cybersecurity and digital resilience.

The meeting was regarded as “an opportunity to reaffirm the firm resolve of all member and observer states in the Mechanism to support civilian cyber resilience in Ukraine, with the aim of strengthening its digital infrastructure to facilitate the lives of Ukrainian citizens, as the country continues to defend itself against the illegal and unjustified Russian aggression, the repercussions of which affect all sectors.”

The statement noted that participants discussed ways to further improve the effectiveness and relevance of the Mechanism, particularly regarding project implementation. According to the statement, participants emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships, as several companies and other relevant stakeholders were invited to share their experiences, lessons learned, and future expectations regarding the implementation of related projects in Ukraine. (End) M.B. / S.A.M.