Minister of Digital Transformation, Stefan Andonovski, participated in a roundtable discussion at the French Senate today as part of the Paris Cyber Summit 2026. The summit is specifically focused on enhancing cyber capacities across the Western Balkans in response to persistent and complex security threats. Held at the Luxembourg Palace in Paris, the event convened delegates from nations within the region, alongside French partners and representatives from the Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Center (WB3C).
The gathering aimed to deepen regional dialogue concerning cyber resilience, improving cooperation mechanisms, ensuring interoperability between national systems, and aligning regional standards with broader European and Euro-Atlantic security frameworks. During the session, Andonovski underscored that modern cybersecurity challenges extend beyond purely technical concerns, positioning the issue fundamentally as one of national and regional resilience. The discussions highlighted the critical need for coordinated efforts to secure the digital infrastructure of the Balkans.
Participants reviewed best practices for threat mitigation and shared strategies for building robust cyber defenses. The emphasis remained on fostering mutual understanding and practical collaboration among stakeholders committed to advancing digital security across the region. The summit underscored that collective action and adherence to shared security standards are paramount to safeguarding the digital future of the Balkans against escalating cyber threats.
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