Joint Statement on the First Anniversary of the Tallinn Mechanism
December 24, 2024
On the first anniversary of the establishment of the Tallinn Mechanism, we, the Foreign Ministers of the participating states, reaffirm our unwavering commitment to strengthening the resilience of our societies against hybrid threats.
The Tallinn Mechanism was established on December 24, 2023, as a platform for cooperation among interested states to enhance preparedness and response to hybrid threats. It is a voluntary and non-binding mechanism that provides a framework for information sharing, capacity building, and joint exercises.
Over the past year, the Tallinn Mechanism has made significant progress in achieving its objectives.
Key Achievements:
- Information Sharing: Participating states have established regular channels for sharing information on hybrid threats, including through workshops, webinars, and secure communication networks.
- Capacity Building: The Mechanism has supported training and capacity-building programs to enhance the capabilities of member states in detecting, deterring, and responding to hybrid threats.
- Joint Exercises: The first joint exercise under the Tallinn Mechanism was conducted in June 2024, testing the response of participating states to a simulated hybrid threat.
- Policy Dialogue: The Mechanism has facilitated high-level policy dialogue on the evolving nature of hybrid threats and the challenges they pose to our societies.
Future Priorities:
As we move forward, we identify the following priorities for the Tallinn Mechanism:
- Continued Information Sharing and Analysis: Enhancing real-time information exchange and conducting joint threat assessments.
- Strengthening Capacity Building: Expanding training and support programs to improve the resilience of our societies to hybrid threats.
- Regular Joint Exercises: Conducting regular exercises to test and refine our response mechanisms.
- Public Awareness and Outreach: Raising awareness about hybrid threats and promoting dialogue with civil society and the private sector.
- Innovation and Technological Cooperation: Exploring emerging technologies and best practices to counter hybrid threats.
Conclusion:
The Tallinn Mechanism has proven to be a valuable platform for strengthening our collective resilience against hybrid threats. We are committed to continuing our cooperation through this Mechanism to ensure that our societies remain safe and secure from these complex and evolving challenges.
Participating States:
- Estonia
- Finland
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Norway
- Poland
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- United States
Joint statement on the first anniversary of the Tallinn Mechanism
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