The Department of Communications and Digital Transformation extends its sincere gratitude to all Pacific Island Countries and PaCSON members for the trust and confidence placed in Vanuatu through this appointment. The election result reflects the strong spirit of regional cooperation and the shared commitment among all Pacific nations to strengthening cybersecurity resilience across the Blue Pacific.

Vanuatu deeply appreciates the support received from fellow member countries and views this as both an honour and a responsibility. As Deputy Chair, Vanuatu is committed to working closely with the Chair, the Executive Committee, and all PaCSON members to advance regional cybersecurity cooperation, enhance information sharing, build operational capacity, and address emerging cyber threats facing our region.

This appointment comes at a critical time when the Pacific Island Countries continue to strengthen their digital transformation efforts while we are also witnessing an increasing in the complexity of cyber risks and threats alike. Vanuatu is humbled and honoured by the confidence placed on us by our Pacific partners and therefore remains committed to supporting collective initiatives that promote a secure, resilient, and trusted digital environment for governments, businesses, and communities across the Pacific.

Vanuatu looks forward to serving alongside the Chair and Executive Committee members to strengthen cybersecurity collaboration across our region and ensure that Pacific nations are better prepared to address current and future cyber challenges.

Additionally, Vanuatu recognizes the important role that PaCSON plays in fostering operational cybersecurity cooperation among Pacific Island countries and partners. The Government through the Department of Communications and Digital Transformation reaffirms its commitment to supporting the Network's objectives and contributing constructively to the implementation of regional cybersecurity initiatives throughout the 2026–2027 term.

As a proud member of the Pacific family, Vanuatu remains dedicated to advancing a secure and resilient digital future through partnership, cooperation, and shared responsibility.