The Permanent Mission of Portugal
to the United Nations
OPEN-ENDED WORKING GROUP ON DEVELOPMENTS IN
THE FIELD OF INFORMATION AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY (FIRST SUBSTANTIVE
SESSION): GENERAL EXCHANGE OF VIEWS
STATEMENT BY PORTUGAL
Delivered by Mr. José Amaral
Minister Counsellor
Permanent Representation of Portugal to the United Nations
New York, 10 of September 2019
Mr. Chairman,
Allow me to congratulate you on your appointment as Chair of this
Open-ended Working Group. I assure you of my delegation’s full
cooperation.
Portugal fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the
European Union. I would also like to make complementary
comments in my national capacity.
Mr. Chairman,
Cyberspace has become essential to the functioning of our societies,
supporting our businesses, infrastructures and other services. To
ensure global connectivity and economic growth, we advocate an