Mr. Chair, First and foremost, allow me, on behalf of the Algerian delegation to congratulate you on your election to conduct the work of this timely Open-Ended Working Group, wishing you every success on this endeavor and assuring you of Algeria's full support and cooperation. My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered, earlier, by Indonesia on behalf of the Non-Allgned Movement. Mr. Chair, As we all admit, the world is, literally, witnessing the most important technological revolution never seen before. A clear and realistic shift is occurring in the socio-technological paradigm which is revolutionizing our future. There is no doubt that ICTs offer increased potential for advancing progress towards economic and social development objectives. The worldwide spread of mobile telephony and communication systems, the growth of Internet networks and widespread use of a broadband infrastructure have a huge impact on international production and trade patterns. Likewise, ICTs are leading the way for the enhancement of several innovative industries as digital economy, artificial intelligence, the internet of things, smart cities and so many other products. Nevertheless, benefits from new ICTs cannot be taken for granted. It is the case since ICTs pose, a deep and enduring danger if we look at the repeated threats emanating from the use of digital technologies that span a wide spectrum, including the manipulation of information with malicious intent and cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, such as hospitals and electrical grids, which can result In human casualties.