Ukraine, Netherlands sign Memo of Understanding in field of critical infrastructure protection

The State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine and the Ministry of Justice and Security of the Kingdom of the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of critical infrastructure protection, the press service of the State Special Communications Service reports.

"The government of this country and its people have supported Ukraine in its struggle from the very beginning. In particular, in the defense issue. We are very grateful for this support. The signing of the memorandum further deepens and strengthens our cooperation, but in new directions. This is the start of cooperation between our bodies in the areas of cyber defense, cybersecurity and protection of critical infrastructure," head of the State Special Communications Service Oleksandr Potiy is quoted in the message on the Telegram channel.

In turn, the National Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism and Security of the Ministry of Justice and Security of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg, also emphasized the importance of cooperation.

"We are ready to share our experience with Ukraine, as well as learn from its experience. Together we are stronger," he said.

It is noted that the Memorandum of Understanding was signed within the implementation of the Agreement on Security Cooperation between Ukraine and the Netherlands, concluded in March 2024.