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In section e “confidence-building measures” Liechtenstein would consider it useful to
reflect the work of regional organisations such as the OSCE in building confidence
among States. Reference to these efforts could be included in paragraph 44, for
example, with respect to the mentioned points of contact. In addition, we would like to
raise the question if it could be useful to refer explicitly to initiatives of the private
sector that are relevant to the work of the OEWG in paragraph 47.
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In section g “regular institutional dialogue” paragraph 64 could reflect, in addition to the
reference to the rich exchange between States and stakeholders, that such exchanges
were welcomed by many States as a significant contribution to capacity building.
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With respect to the proposed recommendations Liechtenstein welcomes the envisioned
role of the Secretary-General as a focal point to proactively collect views and practices
of member states in the areas of international law, rules, norms and principles and
capacity building. We believe the Secretary-General could also serve a focal point to
collect and reflect the activities and best practices of regional organisations and relevant
private sector initiatives in that regard.
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On the recommendations for institutional follow-up we would appreciate more details
as to the proposed mandate for the ILC.
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Liechtenstein supports the inclusion of the following point into the recommendations
under 68 a):
o States be encouraged to discuss questions of accountability for violations of
international law in cyberspace, including questions of attribution of illegal and
malicious behavior.
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Liechtenstein supports the continuation of discussion in the framework of the OEWG. As
additional guidance the following elements should be part of a recommendation by the
OEWG to continue its mandate:
o Specify the meaning of “consensus basis” as an acknowledgement of the
importance of consensus in the work of the OEWG, which should remain the
primary aim of its deliberations
o Ensure that all relevant actors have access to and can meaningfully participate at
all stages in the deliberations of the OEWG
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On a conceptual level Liechtenstein would like to express its preference for the
following formulations:
o Paragraph 1: use “its purposes and principles”
o Paragraph 2: stop after “cooperation”
o Paragraph 7: add at the end “whenever such exchanges were possible”
o Paragraphs 22 and 64 a): use “is applicable in its entirety to cyberspace”