General Assembly has adopted by consensus a resolution on ICTs,
supporting OEWG’s work as mandated by resolution 75/240. This highlights
the common desire of the international community to strengthen dialogue
and cooperation to promote the development of international rules for
cyberspace. We should practice true multilateralism, work together for
positive progress in the OEWG, build an open and inclusive UN cyber
security mechanism with universal participation.
The future of the internet should not and cannot possibly be controlled
by a handful of countries. Forming ideologically exclusive small circles and
clinging on to ICT monopoly and cyber harmony will only hinder
multilateral efforts to promote cyber security. Certain countries have sought
to launch the so called “alliance for future of the internet” which is nothing
but the example of attempts to divide the internet, seek technology
monopoly and cyberspace hegemony and suppress the science and
technology development of other countries only to serve their own
geopolitical agenda. They claim to build an open internet, but in fact are
stirring up confrontation and dividing the internet, which completely runs
counter to internet spirit of peace, security, openness and cooperation, and
the common interest of international community.
Second, we should maintain peace in cyberspace. The discussion of the
Working Group should stay the course of pursuing peace in cyberspace. The
discussion on application of existing international law in cyberspace should
at all times be based on the premise of neither encouraging nor legitimizing
conflicts. In addition, the application of the sovereignty principle in
cyberspace is an important means to ensure peace, stability and security in
cyberspace. We should approach the issue from different dimensions to flesh
it out and leave no stone unturned.
Third, we should strengthen international rules on cyberspace. Thanks
to the joint efforts of all parties, previous OEWG and GGEs have successful
reached agreement on multiple reports. We should work to translate existing
consensus into political commitments in cyberspace and pledge to abide by
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