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 The European Commission and the EU Presidency took part in the first EU-US expert meeting on critical infrastructure protection in Madrid on 4-5 March. The meeting brought together almost 100 experts from the EU Member States, the US and the European Economic Area countries, and constituted the opening event for the future EU – US cooperation process in the field of critical infrastructure protection.
"I am pleased to see such a successful beginning of the cooperation process between the experts from the EU and the US. The interest raised by the meeting proves that it is the right time to begin sharing experience and best practices in critical infrastructure protection with our main partners outside the Union," declared Cecilia Malmström, Commissioner responsible for Home Affairs. "Today's interconnected economy means that no country can address critical infrastructure issues on its own. It is, therefore, obvious that the European Union cannot only focus on internal protection aspects. External engagement and cooperation, especially with neighbouring countries and strategic partners is not just recommended; it is absolutely necessary," she added.
Discussions focused on four key topics:
* Exchange of information on national critical infrastructure protection arrangements;
* How different economic sectors are dependent on each other;
* Experiences and methodologies identifying critical infrastructure;
* Good practices in network and information protection.
The meeting set out an agenda for future expert level meetings.
•Date: 9th March 2010 • Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: Terrorism
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