Kolokoltsev called on the SCO countries to act ahead of cyber threats

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev noted that the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) should develop coordinated proactive approaches to combat cyber threats. He made this statement at a meeting of the heads of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and public security of the SCO countries in Bishkek.

"Current and potential cyber threats are characterized by a high rate of adaptation, scale, and anonymity. This requires the SCO member states to develop coordinated proactive approaches. The SCO is already an important platform for cooperation," Kolokoltsev stressed on June 5.

The Minister noted the trend of criminal schemes moving into cyberspace. This applies to international drug trafficking, terrorist financing, and attacks on critical infrastructure. Among the priorities is the creation of a universal center for countering challenges and threats to the security of the organization's member States. The relevant agreement was signed by the leaders of the SCO countries in China.

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