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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign cybersecurity cooperation agreement

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed an MoU to boost cybersecurity collaboration and share expertise to counter cyber threats.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign cybersecurity cooperation agreement

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cybersecurity collaboration and knowledge exchange to counter cyber threats. The agreement was signed in Riyadh on September 1, 2026, with the National Cybersecurity Authority of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan's Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication.

The MoU aims to protect the digital landscape and vital interests of both nations through cooperation, sharing expertise, and best practices. It focuses on several key areas, such as sharing expertise, developing joint mechanisms to counter cyber risks, and enhancing national cybersecurity capabilities.

This initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's continuous efforts to bolster its global standing in cybersecurity by forging international partnerships and deepening cooperation with similar entities abroad. The National Cybersecurity Authority of Saudi Arabia highlighted the importance of this collaboration to address the ever-evolving cyber threats and safeguard the cyberspace.

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