open, stable and secure cyberspace where human fundamental freedoms and the rule of law fully apply. rights, Our growing dependence on information and communication technologies brought also significant exposure to sophisticated malicious cyber activity that could destabilize cyberspace, threaten our prosperity and even international peace and security. In order to face those challenges and promote stability in cyberspace, several UN GGE’s addressed the application of international law, including the UN Charter in its entirety, and norms of responsible behavior in cyberspace, confidence building measures and capacity building. We should build on the work already done by the previous GGE’s and remain committed to the implementation of their Reports, in particular those of 2010, 2013 and 2015, adopted by consensus and endorsed by the UNGA. Mr. Chairman, At last year’s session of UNGA’s 1C it was decided to establish two different mechanisms with similar mandates: another UN GGE and this new OEWG. To avoid unnecessary duplication, these two processes must work in complementarity and close coordination. The OEWG, having the advantage of including all Member States, can play an important role in raising awareness, building common understanding and advancing effective implementation of previously agreed rules, norms and principles of State behavior, as well as CBM’s. We also see added value in further discussing capacity building at this OEWG, as stronger international cooperation and partnerships 2