The Council of the European Union (EU) on Monday approved Ukraine's accession to the EU Cybersecurity Reserve, enabling Ukraine to activate the EU emergency cybersecurity support mechanism to counter major and large-scale cyber incidents.
The reserve mechanism, managed by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), pools cyber incident response services from trusted private providers to help tackle significant or large-scale cyber incidents.
The EU said the decision is part of a broader effort to ensure that the bloc and its partners are equipped to address evolving cyber threats through preparedness, rapid response and the sharing of expertise.
European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had previously said that the EU would launch the first phase of post-accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday.
The negotiations will cover fundamental principles, including the rule of law and institutions, during an intergovernmental conference.
EU approves Ukraine's accession to cybersecurity reserve
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said the establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marked a new chapter in contemporary international relations.
Addressing a reception in Beijing to celebrate the SCO's 25th anniversary, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said SCO members have developed the Shanghai Spirit of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations and pursuit of common development, and have built a new type of international relations.
He said the four major global initiatives proposed by China and the building of a community with a shared future for humanity have pointed out the right direction for the world, and that the SCO should play a greater role and set an example in promoting world peace, development, cooperation and win-win results.
Wang added that China is ready to share development opportunities with other member states of the SCO and achieve win-win cooperation.
SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev said that the 2025 SCO Summit in Tianjin adopted the SCO's development strategy for the next decade, which has set an ambitious yet realistic and feasible course for development.
It is hoped that SCO members will make a joint effort to continuously benefit their peoples, and advance the cause of regional peace and development, said Yermekbayev.
Chinese FM attends reception marking 25th anniversary of SCO
