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By Amina Nazarli

Headquarters and working group on cybersecurity established by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies will ensure information security and cybersecurity during the 4th Baku Islamic Solidarity Games on May 12-22.

The issue was mulled at a preparatory meeting for the Games, chaired by Minister Ramin Guluzade, with participation of deputy ministers and advisers to the minister, heads of Internet service providers, mobile operators and telecommunications companies.

The minister stressed that the working group is implementing measures to ensure high-level telecommunications services during the Games, and this work is being completed.

Upon the request of the Baku 2017 Operations Committee, the places and buildings where the Games will be held were equipped with stable and alternative optical cables, and measures were taken to provide high-speed Internet.

The leaders of Internet providers noted that the main and alternative channels were allocated to ensure uninterrupted operation of the Internet, corresponding instructions were given to ensure the safe operation of the Internet network of Delta Telecom LLC and Azertelecom.

A multinational and multi-sport event involving the elite athletes of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation will be held in Baku on May 12-22.

The Games will welcome over 3,000 athletes from 57 countries to compete in 20 sports events during the 12 days of competition.

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Amina Nazarli is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @amina_nazarli

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