NATO to create coordinating group for underwater infrastructure protection

A coordinating group for the protection of critical underwater infrastructure is being created at NATO Headquarters, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, Report informs referring to foreign media.

“Today, Ministers also addressed the security of critical undersea infrastructure. The sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines has reminded us all of the vulnerabilities we face. Ministers tasked the NATO military authorities to provide advice on what more we should do. Including through better coordination and cooperation with the private sector. And I am standing up a Critical Undersea Infrastructure Coordination Cell here at the NATO Headquarters,” he explained.

“It will facilitate engagement with industry, and bring key military and civilian stakeholders together. To share best practices. Leverage innovative technologies. And boost the security of our undersea infrastructure.”