Agreement
on Cooperation in Ensuring International Information Security between
the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (hereinafter
referred to as “the Parties”)
Noting the significant progress in the development and introduction of new
information and communication technologies and tools that are shaping the global
information space,
Expressing concern about the threats related to the use of such technology and
tools for the purposes inconsistent with the objectives of maintaining international
security and stability, both in the civilian and military fields,
Attaching great importance to international information security as one of the
key elements of the international security system,
Being convinced that further deepening of trust and development of
cooperation between the Parties in ensuring international information security is
imperative and in their interest,
Taking into account the important role of information security in ensuring the
fundamental human and civil rights and freedoms,
Taking into account the UN General Assembly resolution “Developments in
the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international
security”,
Seeking to limit the threats to international information security, to ensure
information security interests of the Parties, and establish an international
information environment characterized by peace, cooperation and harmony,
Desiring to create a legal and organizational basis for cooperation between the
Parties in the field of international information security,
Have agreed as follows:
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