information and communication equipment, software, services or networks, the need is also clear for coordinated action, at both the national and international level. National interest and all the necessary activities will be pursued according to the principles, values and obligations based on the Croatian Constitution, the Charter of the United Nations, international law, international humanitarian law and the relevant legal and strategic frameworks of Croatia and the EU, as well as other international obligations arising from the membership in the United Nations, NATO, Council of Europe, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and other multilateral platforms and initiatives. Croatia’s priorities in the area of cyber security at the international level include: Objective H.1 Strengthening and broadening international cooperation in foreign and security policy areas with partner states, especially within EU and NATO, including mutual cooperation with third states. Organising international cooperation of different cyber security stakeholders, aimed at applying a systematic approach to international cooperation. Coordination of international cooperation should be organised in such a manner as to harmonise the participation of competent national bodies in appropriate international meetings with partner bodies with corresponding competences. International cooperation has to be accompanied by appropriate reports of the competent national authorities as the key stakeholders in international activities. Those reports should be exchanged and shared with the other appropriate cyber security stakeholders with thematically related competences. Objective H.2 Strengthening of international legal framework, with emphasis on promoting and improving the implementation of the Council of Europe’s Convention on Cybercrime and accompanying protocols. It is necessary to form close connections among the different cyber security stakeholders, especially those with diplomatic and judicial competences, in order to ensure Croatia’s effective participation in the development of international legal framework and adequate harmonisation and development of the national legal framework in this area. Objective H.3 Continuation and development of bilateral and multilateral cooperation under existing and future agreements with international associations. In order to meet Croatia’s obligations and improve the national capability in implementing joint activities in the area of cyber security, it is necessary to provide an efficient and clear framework of cooperation between cyber security stakeholders in Croatia and certain international partners and associations, staying in line with the national competences of the bodies engaged in such international cooperation. Objective H.4 Promoting a concept of trust-building in cyber security. Participation in diplomatic activities in the framework of international organisations and other forums, to contribute to Croatia’s efforts directed towards trust-building aimed at reducing the risk of conflicts caused by the use of information and communication technologies. 23 of 31