In today’s environment sovereign and secure communication systems for government and public safety are essential. This speech emphasizes the critical role of ensuring that communication networks used by government agencies and emergency responders are independent, resilient and protected from cyber threats. By safeguarding sensitive information and preventing unauthorized access, these secure systems enable efficient crisis response, enhance national security and maintain public trust. Besides new use cases and needs in mission-critical collaboration require specialized communication systems. This speech also highlights the technological frameworks, policies and collaborative efforts required to establish and sustain secure communication infrastructures that support both daily governance and emergency operations.