RIGA - A memorandum of understanding on strengthening cooperation between Latvia and Poland in the field of cybersecurity was signed Tuesday during the visit of Polish Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defense Cezary Tomczyk to Latvia, LETA was told at the Latvian Ministry of Defense.

The memorandum was signed during a visit by Cezary Tomczyk, State Secretary of the Polish Ministry of Defense, to Latvia. The memorandum was signed by Rolands Henins, Policy Director-Deputy State Secretary at the Latvian Ministry of Defense, and Tomczyk.

The memorandum provides for a closer exchange of information on cyber threats, sharing of best practices, and cooperation in education, training, and the development of cybersecurity capabilities. It also covers the exchange of information on tools and research, as well as cooperation in the planning, coordination, and conduct of joint operations.

During his visit, Tomczyk also met with Parliamentary Secretary of the Latvian Ministry of Defense, Karina Ploka.

During their bilateral meeting, the officials discussed Latvian-Polish cooperation in defense and security, current regional security developments, and opportunities to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Latvia and Poland are strategic allies with a long-standing history of defense cooperation. Polish troops play an important role in the Canada-led NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia. The Polish Air Force has also participated in NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission on several occasions, making a significant contribution to strengthening NATO’s collective deterrence and defense.