A/AC.290/2021/INF/2 Algeria Open-Ended Working Group on the Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunication in the Context on International Security Third Substantive Session Statement of Mr. Nazim Khaldi, First Secretary Final Comments - Negotiation on the final report Thank you Mr. Chairman, Allow me to add my delegation's voice to sincerely thank you Amb. Lauber for your constant dedication and the transparent and communicative leadership you have stewarded with the work of this OEWG ever since the commencement of its activities in 2019. We also extend our gratitude to your support team and the UN-ODA Secretariat for the enormous efforts deployed during this process. You have all brilliantly demonstrated a high sense of professionalism, flexibility and openness during our exchanges and the various phases that led to the production, thanks to your patience and commitment, of a fair final report. Mr. Chairman, Undoubtedly, we have all benefited from the rich contributions a nd the active engagement of all delegations on this important topic, as it constituted an opportunity to have a better grasp of the critical issues at hand. It is after all the first inclusive process which allowed all Member States to bring their concerns and visions to the table. My delegation have participated in a positive fashion to this process and we welcome the high level of engagement shown by delegations throughout the three sessions and beyond. The draft final report is indeed not a 100% satisfactory report, but it has the merit of accommodating constructively most of the concerns raised by the UN Member States, while paving the way for the continuation of our common efforts to rea ch the ultimate goal of ensuring a safe and secure cyberspace. From our perspective, you have diligently brought different voices together and reached balanced agreements. Therefore and in a spirit of compromise we are also pleased to join the consensus to adopt the final report, this afternoon. We remain confident that the adoption of this report will significantly enhance our future collective endeavors to promote cooperation on the developments of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) in the Context of International Security. And Algeria looks forward to co ntinue our collective efforts in particular during the next OEWG. In the end, I can't fail the opportunity to pay tribute to your hard work and the elegance you have imprinted on this process and to wish you a safe return to Geneva while hoping that we will get another opportunity to benefit in the future from you wisdom and savoir-faire. Thank you again Mr. Chairman 4/91 21-04015