Furthermore, Colombia expresses its concerns on how customary international law would be identified, since some States are still developing their national positions. Therefore, the discussions should focus on national views and not on State practice. Colombia highlights the importance to focus on the implementation and operationalization of the set of international rules, norms and principles of responsible State behaviour, in accordance with the reports of the Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security. For example, discussions regarding attribution of cyber-attacks at the UN level are welcome, in order to increase accountability for malicious cyber activities, and to determine the international responsibility of the States for their internationally wrongful acts in the use of ICTs. The inherent right of individual or collective self-defense as recognized in the Charter of the United Nations is essential to maintaining peace and stability in the ICT environment, as it was confirmed by the 2015 GGE report. State Sovereignty must not be used as a pretext to violate human rights and freedoms, or tighten control over citizens. It is essential to maintain an open, secure, stable, accessible, and peaceful ICTs environment. Colombia considers that the recognition of the gender digital divide and the need to strengthen the link to the Women, Peace and Security agenda, is an issue that needs to be taken into account in the report. Colombia also supports the stakeholder’s participation, based on the GGE 2015 report, adopted by the Resolution 70/237. Likewise, Colombia supports the recommendation on enhancing the coordination with regional organizations, in order to exchange experiences at the UN level, on the development and operationalization of the confidence building measures and capacity building efforts. Finally, Colombia expresses its intention to continue with its participation in the discussions, and is looking forward to reaching consensus on the recommendations to be included in the final report. ………… -2-