The Five Countries remain committed to continuing to align our work in achieving this goal.
Countering Foreign InterferenceWith more people than ever voting in elections around the world in 2024, the Five Countries recognise the need for resilient and transparent democratic institutions to mitigate evolving threats to democratic processes.
Such threats, including the proliferation of state-sponsored disinformation through increased use of emerging technologies, pose a significant challenge to upholding our democratic values.
Finally, the Five Countries recognise the need to mitigate the threat posed by foreign interference and espionage within our research ecosystems.
Cyber SecurityThe increase in malicious and sophisticated cyber security threats is impacting the daily lives of citizens, businesses and governments across the Five Countries.

Five Country Ministerial 2024