 Cooperate with like-minded countries, including in the context of cyber defence capability development and cyber resilience.  Increase assistance to partners in cyber defence capability development, including through the European Peace Facility (EPF), in particular in the EU’s neighbourhood and in support of EU candidate countries. Civilian support actions  Strengthen EU-NATO cooperation in the field of cybersecurity for what concerns situational awareness, crisis response, the protection of critical infrastructure, and standardisation and certification. III. CONCLUSION The High Representative, including in the capacity as Head of EDA, and the Commission call on Member States to develop the relevant aspects of this Policy on Cyber Defence and will liaise with Member States to identify practical measures for implementation. An implementation plan could be established in cooperation with Member States. The results of the implementation of the EU Policy on Cyber Defence will contribute to the overall objectives of both the EU Cybersecurity Strategy and the Strategic Compass. An annual report will be provided to Council to monitor and assess the progress of the implementation of the Policy on Cyber Defence. Member States are encouraged to contribute with their inputs on the progress of the implementation measures taking place in national or in cooperation formats. 21

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