7.5 International Engagement The Vanuatu National Security Strategy Pillar 5 (Cyber Security), Pillar 7 (Political Stability and Good Governance), and Pillar 8 (Foreign Relations – External Engagement) provided emphasis on cyber security, political stability, good governance and foreign relations or International engagement. Thus, the purpose of Cyber Security International Engagement Priority (CSP-5) of this strategy is to improve and strengthen Vanuatu’s National Security and Cyber Security operations. International engagement is paramount and is imperative that international engagement and partnerships are well established as part of Vanuatu’s National Cyber Security efforts against the warfare on Cybercrime. In this strategy priority, Vanuatu through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry responsible for ICT must take lead and ownership to spearhead proper visible frameworks that will create multiple communication and information sharing channels with our international partners. The CSP-5 priority will be achieved through the following national goals and action plans shown below: » Create, and strengthen International partnership to tackle security issues. » Provide better Information Sharing Platforms. » Encourage and invest in International Cyber Security Engagement opportunities CSP-5 Goal Vanuatu will: International Engagement Vanuatu’s Action Plan: » Develop policies for Involvement in International Bilateral treaties and Collaboration. » Formulate attractive avenues to attract International Security frameworks and partnerships. Vanuatu’s International Engagement Priority Goals: Create and establish formal Cyber Security International partnerships. Establish Information Sharing and Communication Networks. Develop International policies and frameworks to enhance global Cyber Security Collaboration, Research and Innovation. To achieve this goal Vanuatu is empowered to:  Establish strong strategical Cyber Security relationships with international partners.  Expand and maintain strong Cyber Security relationships with international partners.  Encourage and collaborate on innovative Cyber Security and Intelligence solutions, frameworks and mechanisms.  Develop and upskill national and regional Cyber Security Capability through Research and Development Partnership.  Promote Cyber Security Awareness and Information Sharing avenues. 7.6 Cyber Security Standards and Legal Frameworks Vanuatu is currently progressing into the maturity stage and certain current national goals and objectives are unlocking future potentials and visions. One of this realization is the need to implement ‘Standards’ and ‘Legal frameworks’6 including regulations and policies which contribute significantly to improving Cyber Security. 6 Legal frameworks comprise a set of documents that include the constitution, legislation, policies, regulations, and contracts. Vanuatu’s Cyber Security Strategy 2030 | 40