*  *  *  Assistance provided by Shri S Ganesh Kumar, CGM is gratefully acknowledged. 1. I am indeed glad to be present here today as we conclude the deliberations on an important topical area – pertaining to cyber security and protection of critical infrastructure from cyber threats, coupled with capacity building in this crucial area of importance.
I must congratulate the organisers on having chosen the theme of this summit, given the concerns emanating from cyber security related incidents. 2.