A/77/92 in cyberspace. Denmark calls on all States to adhere to this framework and implement its recommendations. As existing international law applies in cyberspace, Den mark does not call for, nor does it see the necessity of, new international legal instruments for cyberissues. However, there is room for strengthening the common understanding of how existing international law applies to such issues. Denmark hopes that the work and recommendations of the Working Group will contribute to further clarifications and thus facilitate State compliance, as well as promote greater predictability and reduce the risk of escalation. To this end, Denmark is currently working on a national position on how international law applies to State action in cyberspace. Norms, rules and principles for the responsible behaviour of States Denmark joins the European Union and its member States in encouraging all States to build on and advance the work repeatedly endorsed by the General Assembly, notably in its resolution 76/19, and to implement the agreed norms of responsible State behaviour in cyberspace, as well as confidence-building measures, which play an essential role in conflict prevention. We welcome an inclusive and constructive dialogue within the Working Group, as well as the possibility of practical cooperation through a potential United Nations programme of action. As complementary to and deriving from existing international law, the norms, rules and principles of responsible State behaviour articulated through successive reports of the Group of Governmental Experts in 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2021, as well as the report of the Working Group, hold immense value. Denmark will continue to be guided by international law, as well as adherence to these voluntary norms, rules and principles. Further implementation of these norms should be pursued through increased cooperation and transparency around best practices. Confidence-building measures Building effective mechanisms for cooperation on cyberissues between States is critical in order to exchange information, build confidence and prevent conflicts. Regional forums such as OSCE have already established relevant platforms for confidence-building measures and cooperation among actors with shared concerns and common interests in order to address effectively challenges from a regional perspective. Furthermore, the Working Group itself should also be seen as a confidence-building measure, as it provides an international forum for all Member States to exchange information and share their views on cyberissues. Denmark joins the European Union and its member States in encouraging the international community to further develop and implement of cyberconfidence building measures which increase the predictability of State behaviour and reduce t he risk of misinterpretation, escalation and conflict, and thereby contribute to long -term stability in cyberspace. International cooperation and assistance regarding security and capacity -building of information and communications technologies Strengthening the cyberresilience of our societies is crucial in order to reduce the risks stemming from the malicious use of ICTs, reduce tensions and prevent conflicts. Therefore, as outlined above, the Government of Denmark has introduced a broad number of initiatives to strengthen national cyberresilience. Similarly, the European Union and its member States, including Denmark, are also cooperating in order to strengthen resilience across the European Union, notably through the directives on the security of network and information systems. 22-08761 13/34