views on how international law applies (opinio juris) is a key contribution of the OEWG, and in itself also an important CBM. Rules, Norms and Principles for Responsible State Behaviour:  Our impression is that there is broad agreement about the importance of strengthening the implementation of the 11 agreed norms. At the same time, there are more diverging views on whether new norms are currently needed and should be developed. We believe this should inform our priorities in the time ahead, by concentrating our efforts on the operationalization of the existing norms, by providing additional guidance on implementation.  It is important to maintain the distinction between voluntary, non-legally binding norms, and international law, which is binding upon states.  To avoid any confusion we would prefer this section to be titled in accordance with the 2013 and 2015 GGE reports, with the word order being “Norms, rules and principles”. We recommend that this wording is used consistently throughout the report. Capacity-building:  We support proposals to recognize and integrate the link between capacity building and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We would also support the recognition of the principles laid out in the 2017 Delhi Communiqué on a GFCE Global Agenda for Cyber Capacity Building.  We welcome the recognition of the “gender digital divide” and the need to strengthen the link to the Women, Peace and Security agenda. Inclusivity and diversity should be a guiding principle for the capacity-building agenda. Regular Institutional Dialogue:  A continuation of the institutional dialogue must not in any way impede ongoing processes. Decisions on the nature of any future processes must be based on the recommendations of the current OEWG and GGE, and not pre-empt any conclusions of either process. Conclusions and Recommendations:  We welcome the proposal, echoed in several recommendations, for the establishment of a global repository, containing information about States’ implementation of the agreed framework for responsible State behaviour. A comprehensive, unified repository should be established to prevent fragmentation of information and duplication of efforts. The repository could include information on states’ a) National Laws and Policies for the protection of data and ICT-enabled infrastructure; b) National Points of Contact at the policy and technical level to address serious ICT incidents; c) National efforts to implement the agreed norms rules and principles; d) National efforts to implement confidence-building measures following existing recommendations and agreements, on a bilateral, sub-regional, regional and multilateral basis; and e) Capacity-building priorities, programs and partnerships. The Norwegian delegation welcomes this opportunity to comment on the pre-draft of the OEWG report. The above comments are preliminary and should not be considered exhaustive. Once again,