News Notes
Representatives from the United States, India, and Taiwan met in New Delhi on December 11-12, 2023 to deepen operational expertise and shared best practices on cybersecurity issues during a joint workshop convened under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF).
U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, Taiwan’s Representative to India Baushuan Ger, former National Cyber Security Coordinator of India Lt. Gen Rajesh Pant, and the United Service Institution of India co-hosted this event, which represented the first in-person GCTF program held in India, under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF).
Ambassador Garcetti said, “The United States is committed to working closely with partners like India and Taiwan to enhance cybersecurity and protect our shared interests in the digital space. When we connect, protect, and detect with technology, instead of fearing what it can do to divide or oppress us, we can take full advantage of the nearly limitless potential that these advances will bring.”
Taiwan’s Representative to India Ger highlighted GCTF’s importance as a platform to utilize Taiwan’s strengths and expertise to address issues of global concern. India’s former National Cyber Security Coordinator Lt. Gen Rajesh Pant said for India, with over 800 million internet users and 1.2 billion smart phones, cybersecurity is a major part of national security.
Since its launch in 2015, the GCTF has held 70 international workshops with participation from over 120 countries to strengthen connections among experts on such topics as public health, supply chains, humanitarian assistance, digital health, and other regional issues. The United States, Taiwan, the Australian Office, Taipei, and the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association jointly administer the GCTF, which serves as a platform for Taiwan to share its expertise with partners around the world.
Find out more details at gctf.tw/en.
