National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), Government of India, organised Practical Seminar on “Countering the misuse of Internet and new information technologies for Terrorists, separatist and extremist purposes” for delegates from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States and representatives of EC RATS SCO on 12 December 2023 at New Delhi. This Practical Seminar is one of India’s initiatives started in 2019 under the framework of the SCO’s Regional Anti-Terrorists Structure (RATS). SCO RATS Member States including the Republic of India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Kazakhstan, People’s Republic of China, Kyrgyz Republic, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Russian Federation, Republic of Tajikistan and Republic of Uzbekistan.

This Practical Seminar is the 4^th Edition which has been designed with a special focus on examining and deliberating on issues related to Misuse of Internet by Terrorists, Separatists and Extremists (TS&E).  The Seminar had various presentations from Member States of SCO which gave multi-dimensional perspective on addressing challenges from AI, Dark web & regulatory challenges, cryptocurrency and emerging technologies, countering the misuse of Internet by discussing on the roles of social media platforms and enhancing the law enforcement capabilities.

The SCO RATS Member States showed their keen interest in deepening cooperation amongst each other for countering the Misuse of the Internet by Terrorists, Separatists, and Extremists and issues related to Cyber Security.

  

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