Interior Minister Presents Syria’s Cybercrime Strategy in Abu Dhabi
Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab has outlined the national strategy for combating cybercrime while participating in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, currently hosted in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
This participation serves as part of a broader Syrian initiative to strengthen international cooperation within the realm of criminal justice. The effort focuses on the exchange of expertise regarding methods to address the growing regional and international challenge of cyber threats.
Addressing the congress, Minister Khattab highlighted the steps taken by the Syrian state to advance its security and technological systems. These developments are designed to align with rapid technological progress, aiming to safeguard Syria’s digital space while confronting various forms of cybercrime that may target state institutions or social security.
During his presentation of the Syrian strategy, Khattab emphasized the critical role law enforcement institutions play in keeping pace with transnational organized crime. He noted that through this participation, Syria aims to bolster frameworks for joint action with international stakeholders within the United Nations. Such collaboration is expected to facilitate the sharing of information and the refinement of mechanisms necessary to combat digital criminal activities.
The congress provides a significant platform for participating nations to discuss the latest policies regarding crime prevention and criminal justice. The Syrian delegation presented a comprehensive vision on how to strengthen cybersecurity and improve legislation related to cybercrime. This approach reflects the Syrian government’s commitment to modernizing its security infrastructure to manage emerging threats in the digital age and ensure overall security and stability.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
