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Singapore Signs Joint Declaration of Intent on Cybersecurity Cooperation with Germany

6 July 2017

Singapore and Germany signed a Joint Declaration to boost cybersecurity ties during PM Lee’s 2017 Berlin visit. The deal covers info exchanges, joint research, and promoting voluntary norms for responsible state behavior in cyberspace.

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Photo Credit: © Federal Foreign Office of Germany

1           Singapore and Germany today signed a Joint Declaration on strengthening cybersecurity cooperation in conjunction with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s official visit to Berlin, Germany. 

2           The Joint Declaration was signed by Mr David Koh, Chief Executive, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), and Dr. Thomas Fitschen, Director of International Cyber Policy, German Federal Foreign Office (FFO). The signing ceremony was held at the FFO. 

3           The Joint Declaration covers cybersecurity cooperation in key areas including regular information exchanges, joint training and research; and sharing of best practices to promote innovation in cybersecurity. Both parties also commit to promote voluntary norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace.

"The inking of this Declaration paves the way for mutual assistance and information sharing which will strengthen the cybersecurity landscape of both countries. We are also excited to be working together to promote voluntary norms of responsible state behaviour to support the security and stability of cyberspace."

Mr David Koh
Chief Executive, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)

Prior to the signing of this Joint Declaration on cybersecurity cooperation with Germany, CSA had previously signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with France, India, the Netherlands, UK, the United States, and most recently Australia.

About Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

Established in 2015, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) seeks to keep Singapore’s cyberspace safe and secure to underpin our Nation Security, power a Digital Economy and protect our Digital Way of Life. It maintains an oversight of national cybersecurity functions and works with sector leads to protect Singapore’s Critical Information Infrastructure. CSA also engages with various stakeholders to heighten cyber security awareness, build a vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem supported by a robust workforce, pursue international partnerships and drive regional cybersecurity capacity building programmes.

CSA is part of the Prime Minister’s Office and is managed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information. For more news and information, please visit www.csa.gov.sg.


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