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Jaishankar signs UN cybercrime pact, meets Lavrov at UNGA 81
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 10:16 AM
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed a United Nations treaty aimed at combating cybercrime during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, where he also held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
During the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar formally endorsed a UN‑backed treaty designed to strengthen international cooperation against cybercrime. The agreement, signed alongside representatives of other member states, outlines mechanisms for information sharing, capacity building and coordinated legal action to curb illicit online activities.
In the same meeting, Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The two officials exchanged views on bilateral relations and broader geopolitical issues, underscoring the importance of dialogue even amid global tensions.
The cybercrime pact reflects India’s growing emphasis on digital security and its willingness to engage in multilateral frameworks that address emerging threats in cyberspace.
In the same meeting, Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The two officials exchanged views on bilateral relations and broader geopolitical issues, underscoring the importance of dialogue even amid global tensions.
The cybercrime pact reflects India’s growing emphasis on digital security and its willingness to engage in multilateral frameworks that address emerging threats in cyberspace.