Joint Statement on United States – Czech Republic Joint Declaration on 5G Security - U.S. Embassy in The Czech Republic
05/10/2022, 22:07
U.S. Embassy in
The Czech Republic
Joint Statement on United States – Czech Republic Joint Declaration on 5G
Security
The following joint declaration was adopted by the Governments of the United States of America and
the Czech Republic on May 6, 2020.
Taking into account that secure 0fth generation wireless communications networks (5G) will be vital
to both future prosperity and national security, the United States and the Czech Republic declare
their desire to strengthen our cooperation on 5G. 5G will enable a vast array of new applications,
including the provision of critical services to the public, which will bene0t our citizens and our
economies. Increased amounts of data on 5G networks will further interconnect the economies of
the world, including the United States and the Czech Republic, and facilitate cross-border services
and commerce. Protecting communications networks from disruption or manipulation, and ensuring
the privacy and individual liberties of the citizens of the United States and the Czech Republic are
vital to ensuring that our people are able to take advantage of the tremendous economic
opportunities 5G will enable.
Therefore, the United States and the Czech Republic welcome efforts such as the Council of the
European Union “Conclusions on the signi0cance of 5G to the European Economy and the need to
mitigate security risks linked to 5G,” Communication From The Commission To The European
Parliament, The Council, The European Economic And Social Committee And The Committee Of The
Regions: Secure 5G deployment in the EU – Implementing the EU toolbox,” and the “Prague
Proposals” as important steps toward developing a common approach to 5G network security.
These proposals, adopted at a landmark conference hosted by the Czech government in May 2019,
emphasize the need to develop and deploy 5G networks based on free and fair competition,
transparency, and the rule of law.
https://cz.usembassy.gov/joint-statement-on-united-states-czech-republic-joint-declaration-on-5g-security/
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