Joint Declaration
of Slovenia and the United States
on 5G Security
Taking into account that secure fifth generation wireless communications networks (SG)
will be vital to both future prosperity and national security, Slovenia and the United States
declare their desire to strengthen our cooperation on 5G. 5G will enable a vast array of
new applications, including the provision of services critical to the public, which will
benefit our citizens and our economies. Increased amounts of data on 5G networks will
further interconnect the economies of the world, including Slovenia and the United States,
and facilitate cross-border services and commerce. Protecting communications networks
from disruption or manipulation, and ensuring the privacy and individual liberties of the
citizens of Slovenia and the United States are vital to ensuring that our people are able
to take advantage of the tremendous economic opportunities 5G will enable.
Therefore, Slovenia and the United States welcome efforts such as the Council of the
European Union “Conclusions on the Significance of 5G to the European Economy and
the Need to Mitigate Security Risks Linked to 5G”, Communication from the European
Commission on “Secure 5G Deployment in the EU — Implementing the EU Toolbox,”
and the Chair’s statement from the Prague 5G Security Conference — the “Prague
Proposals” — as important steps toward developing a common approach to 5G network
security.
The Prague Proposals emphasize the need to develop, deploy, and
commercialize 5G networks based on the foundation of free and fair competition,
transparency, and the rule of law. Slovenia and the United States also recall the London
Declaration, in which the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Allies, within their
respective authority, committed to ensuring the security of their communications,
including 5G.
Slovenia and the United States emphasize the importance of encouraging the
participation of reliable and trustworthy network hardware and software suppliers in
5G markets, taking into account risk profile assessments, and promoting frameworks
that
effectively
protect
5G
networks
from
unauthorized
access
and
interference.
Slovenia and the United States further recognize that 5G suppliers should provide
products and services that enable innovation and promote efficiency. Slovenia and the
United States note that all countries share a responsibility to undertake a careful and
balanced
approach
software providers.
to network
security
and
the evaluation
of 5G
components
and
To promote a vibrant and robust 5G ecosystem, Slovenia and the United States believe
that a rigorous evaluation of suppliers and supply chains should take into account the
rule of law; the security environment;
ethical supplier practices;
and a supplier's
compliance with security standards and best practices. Specifically, evaluations should
include especially the following elements: