2. STRONG AND RELIABLE ALLIANCES A crucial vision for the Czech Republic as a modern European country is an active role in creating international dialogue, especially in the Euro-Atlantic space. The Czech Republic will base its approach on coherent national positions and clearly defined strategic interests. This foundation will be used to build strong alliances with partners in cyber security and defence. 2.1 Effective International Cooperation Czech national security and prosperity is directly dependent on stable and secure access to cyberspace. Its specific open character allows modern threats and risks to easily cross national borders and act globally. International security is therefore one of the most important aspects of cyber security. Only active bilateral and international cooperation can meet the challenges of cyber security. International cooperation in cyber security demands the incorporation of the national civil, military, public, private, and academic sectors. The basic prerequisite for the successful promotion of national interests and Czech security in the international environment is synergies in national positions. This unified approach will strengthen the country’s active role in international organizations, forums, and conferences focused on advocating for Czech interests within the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the United Nations, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Special emphasis will be placed on cross-border cooperation within the Central European region, where the Czech Republic will lead the dialogue. Coordinated reactions and procedures to combat cyber threats with the goal of creating a resilient international reaction system are also important. The Czech Republic considers the ability to coordinate attribution and take effective measures based on common interpretations of international legal regulations as a major part of this system. Support for an open, stable, and secure cyberspace will also be ensured through international efforts to create security evaluations of digital processes, products, and services that have become a regular part of society and carry a high security risk. The Czech Republic will support cooperation between governments across sectors and civil society while creating new cyber security standards. These will allow infrastructures and organizations to perfect their cyber defences and strengthen the security of digital processes, products, and services throughout their entire lifecycle and supply chain. Finally, the country will continue to actively participate in international discussions about Internet governance and international cyber security standards. 2.2 Deepening and Creating Active Partnerships Bilateral partnerships form another fundamental component of international cooperation. The Czech Republic will continue to enhance its current partnerships in cyberspace and work towards more effective strategic partnerships. 15