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Whether the network hardware and software suppliers are subject, without
independent judicial review, to control by a foreign government;
Whether the network hardware and software suppliers have transparent
ownership, partnerships, and corporate governance structures and are subject to
a legal regime that enforces transparent corporate practices;
Whether the network hardware and software suppliers are committed to
innovation and respect for intellectual property rights; and
Whether the network hardware and software suppliers have a record of ethical
corporate behavior.
Slovenia and the United States also believe that the same kind of rigorous evaluation
should be applied to foreign direct investments in critical communication infrastructure,
be it physical or virtual, through a dedicated screening mechanism. Further, Slovenia
and the United States recognize the need to raise awareness of the importance of 5G
security and intend to promote it within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the
European Union.
Signed in duplicate in Ljubljana on 13 August 2020 in the Slovenian and English
languages, both texts being equally valid.
For Slovenia
For the United States
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Anze Logar ~
Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Michael Pompeo
Secretary of State