India and Japan on Thursday reviewed the entire spectrum of cyber security and bilateral co-operation in this field during the fourth cyber dialogue between the two nations. Giving details of the virtual mode talks hosted by India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that both sides discussed important areas of bilateral cyber cooperation and reviewed the progress achieved in the areas of cyber security and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) including 5G Technology. The two delegations exchanged views on latest developments in cyber domain and mutual cooperation during cyber consultations at the United Nations and other multilateral and regional fora. Both sides agreed to hold the next India-Japan Cyber Dialogue in 2023 as per mutual convenience.
The Indian delegation was led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary, Cyber Diplomacy Division (MEA) while the Japanese delegation was led by Yutaka Arima, Ambassador in-charge of Cyber Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
