The CIS countries are preparing a joint statement by the heads of state on cooperation in the field of international cyber security, the Uzbekistan Foreign Ministry said.
CIS experts discussed the draft statement in a video conference format Wednesday. The statement is reportedly intended to draw the attention of the world community to the "inadmissibility of using modern information and communication technologies against international peace, security and stability.
The meeting participants agreed on the main provisions of the statement. Discussion of the project will continue on August 21 in a video conference format.
After final approval, the document is planned to be adopted during a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State in October in Tashkent.
