A/74/120 Implementation of voluntary, non-binding norms of responsible State behaviour To minimize the effects of malicious cyberacts and to deter those who would commit them, we should recall the significance of the consensus Group of Governmental Experts report, including the voluntary and non-binding norms of responsible State behaviour referenced therein. We should deepen our discussions, in collaboration with relevant regional organizations, to make practical and effective use of these worthwhile efforts. Promoting the implementation of voluntary, non-binding norms of responsible State behaviour and the cooperation for relevant confidence-buil ding measures and capacity-buil ding To further enhance each State’s effort to develop and maintain a free, fair and secure cyberspace in the context of international security, we should reaffirm that all nations have a strong will to eliminate security holes in cyberspace and prevent cybercrime and other malicious acts. In this context, the group members should dedicate themselves consistently to encouraging all States to steadily implement the voluntary, non-binding norms of responsible State behaviour, including confidence-building measures and cooperation to help build national capability to implement the above-mentioned voluntary, non-binding norms and recommendations, including through the process of the next Group of Governmental Experts and open-ended working group. Singapore [Original: English] [13 May 2019] Singapore recognizes that threats to an open, secure and peaceful cyberspace are increasingly sophisticated, transboundary and asymmetric in nature. As a small and highly connected State that has been the subject of several cyberattacks, Singapore is strongly committed to the establishment of an international rules -based order in cyberspace. This will serve as a basis for trust and confidence between Member States and enable economic and social progress. To reap the full benefits of digital technologies, the international community must develop a secure, trusted and open cyberspace underpinned by international law applicable to cyberspace, well defined norms of responsible State behaviour, robust confidence-building measures and coordinated capacity-building. Collectively, these three streams create a mutually reinforcing triangular loop that will allow for a safe and resilient cyberspace. It is important that the efforts to discuss such laws, rules and norms continue to take place at the United Nations, which is the only universal, inclu sive and multilateral foru m in which all States, whether large or small, have a voice. Singapore is committed to this process. Singapore welcomes the establishment of the Group of Governmental Expert s on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security and the decision to convene an open -ended working group. Singapore’s view is that the work of the Group of Governmental Experts and the working group can and should be complementary. It is important fo r the major players to work together, in the spirit of consensus, mutual respect and mutual trust. Singapore is optimistic that both platforms can positively supplement each other and is committed to contributing constructively to both processes. 19-10580 33/39