Nauru, US agree on importance of securing clean network
REPUBLIC OF NAURU
Government Information Office
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE
by the United States Mission, Fiji
and the Government of Nauru
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, 12 January 2021
Nauru, US agree on importance
of securing clean network
Republic of Nauru President
Lionel Aingimea and U.S. Under Secretary of State Keith Krach
agreed on the importance of securing telecommunications
infrastructure and ensuring safe technology supply chains based on
internationally accepted digital trust standards.
They express their commitment to
protecting peoples' personal data, companies' intellectual
property, and each country's national security by excluding
high-risk 5G equipment suppliers.
President Aingimea stated, "It is
critical that the data traveling across 5G infrastructure is
safe. The Clean Network provides a trusted foundation for
countries and companies to ensure the security of their most
sensitive information. The Republic of Nauru is proud to be a
member of the Clean Network."
The Republic of Nauru joins more
than 50 Clean Countries, 180 Clean Telcos and many of the global
high-tech Clean Companies on the Clean Network.
Under Secretary Krach added, "The
Republic of Nauru's participation in the Clean Network paves the
way for expanded U.S private sector investment and strengthens the
joint security of like-minded partners in the region and around the
world."
Under Secretary Krach and President
Lionel Aingimea further emphasised the critical importance of
ensuring a Nauru-U.S. partnership based on transparency,
reciprocity, respect for sovereignty and the rule of law. These
principles underpin the relationship between the two countries and
will serve as a trusted guide in the vital area of 5G security.