By Staff Reporter

Acting PNG PM Rosso Emphasizes the Importance of Cybersecurity and Combating Misinformation

31/5/2023

Acting Prime Minister Hon. John Rosso during the PITA Conference and Business Expo hosted by Telikom Limited at Hilton Hotel, Port Moresby [Photo by DICT]

During his address at the opening of the Pacific Island Telecommunication Association’s 27th AGM Business Forum and Expo, Acting Prime Minister Hon. John Rosso underscored the significance of prioritizing cybersecurity and addressing regional competencies in managing, safeguarding, and protecting valuable ICT systems and infrastructures.

Hon. Rosso emphasized the need to examine the way people utilize social media and emphasized the importance of holding individuals accountable for their statements. In a world plagued by misinformation and disinformation, he stressed that individuals should be responsible for their words.

“Our people must be shielded from those who propagate falsehoods and misinformation, and individuals spreading such information should be held accountable,” Hon. Rosso asserted. He clarified that this approach does not infringe upon media freedom but rather focuses on promoting factual information and discouraging the dissemination of misleading or misinterpreted data.

While urging the preservation and respect for Pacific cultures, Hon. Rosso emphasized the necessity of adapting to global changes. Recognizing the growing interest in the Pacific region worldwide, he emphasized the importance of presenting a united voice.

Acting Prime Minister Rosso extended a warm welcome to all the distinguished guests visiting Papua New Guinea and encouraged them to forge meaningful connections with Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. He echoed the sentiment expressed by Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during his visit, emphasizing the need for the Pacific to function as a commonwealth, uniting the region.

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