 consolidation of the consensus reached by previous UN GGEs. In Switzerland’s view, it is time to focus on operationalising existing rules and to share positive national examples of implementation. While doing so, a clear distinction should be made between binding international law principles and voluntary, non-binding norms. 3.4 Confidence-building measures    Building confidence between states is vital. Confidence-building measures (CBMs) strengthen international peace and security and can increase interstate cooperation, transparency, predictability and stability. The 2015 UN GGE report contains very useful proposals for CBMs designed to increase interstate cooperation, transparency, predictability, and stability. Implementing these measures is a low-hanging fruit that will enhance transparency and build trust. Switzerland is committed to the globalization of the work conducted at the regional level and will continue to support universalisation of CBMs developed at regional level under the auspices of the OSCE. 3.5 Capacity-building      In order to contribute to an open, secure, stable, accessible and peaceful ICT environment, all states need to be able to address cyber security risks at the technical-operative level and to participate in a meaningful and constructive way in policy level fora. Capacity building is key to broaden state cooperation in the areas of CBMs and norms, rules and principles of responsible state behavior. Switzerland believes that bilateral and multilateral cooperation initiatives can help improve the environment for effective mutual assistance between states in their response to ICT incidents. The specific needs of developing countries should be taken into consideration when states identify measures to support capacity building. Capacity building efforts contribute to bridging existing digital divides. Switzerland will continue to support these efforts. 4/4