A/71/172 National Cyber Security Strategy will be published in 2016, including the establishment of a new National Cyber Security Centre. The United Kingdom recognizes that international collaboration is central to successful cybersecurity. We continue to promote a free, open, peaceful and secure cyberspace so its economic and social benefits are protected and available for all. The United Kingdom takes a lead on cross-border cybersecurity challenges through initiatives such as the WePROTECT Global Alliance to End Online Child Sexual Exploitation. We are also committed to sharing best practices internationally and to ensuring that the global community has access to assistance in developing their cybersecurity capabilities. The United Kingdom continues to participate actively and constructively in the international debate on cybersecurity. We have provided experts for all four United Nations Groups of Governmental Experts and consider that the consensus report of the last Group made valuable progress in reaffirming that international law is applicable in cyberspace and that States’ adherence to international law, in particular their United Nations Charter obligations, is an essential framework for their actions in their use of information and communications technologies. The United Kingdom also welcomes continued discussion of potential futur e confidence-building measures in cyberspace at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and similar work in other regional organizations. The United Kingdom is pleased to be actively engaged on these important issues and looks forward to further participation in strengthening capability and international cooperation on cybersecurity. 24/24 16-12486