A/71/172 international discussion to promote a common understanding that existing international law is applicable in cyberspace as well as to develop non-binding and voluntary norms of responsible state behaviour. As for confidence -building measures, Japan is engaged in the promotion of confidence -building through bilateral dialogue and multilateral frameworks such as the Region al Forum of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). With regard to capacity -building, Japan is actively engaged in human resource development assistance and technical cooperation focusing on the ASEAN region. The content of the concepts mentioned in paragraph 3 of the resolution The confirmation of the applicability of international law and development of non-binding and voluntary norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace are the basis for ensuring stability and predictability of the international community. Possible measures that could be taken by the international community to strengthen information security at the global level With regard to the promotion of the rule of law, Japan urges the need for further elaboration of the deliberation about peacetime rules of international law, the law concerning the right of self-defence and international humanitarian law as well as the development of voluntary norms in the next Group of Governmental Experts. As for confidence-building measures and capacity-building, it is critical to promote the implementation of the recommendations contained in the Group ’s reports by each State and region. Study on ways to lead tangible cooperation is necessary. Jordan [Original: Arabic] [2 May 2016] Information and communications technology has become essential to our daily lives. It promotes the social, cultural and economic growth and development of local communities in various ways, and has numerous implications for the interaction of individuals with their local communities and with the wider world. The extremely rapid progress of information and communications technology makes it vulnerable to risks and challenges. Those risks must be addressed through both technological and legal means with a view to finding effective and practical solutions that reduce risks and avert potentially catastrophic consequences. The Jordanian Army has played an active and influential role in promoting security and peace at the national, regional and global le vels through the development of technology that it employs to secure information and both wired and wireless communication, including the following: (a) It has updated its communications and information systems by installing protected networks that use encrypted IP technology all over the Kingdom, including at the borders, which it uses to strengthen national and regional security; (b) It engages in security cooperation with the international community using communications systems that are compatible with those used by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the United States Army, and that meet type 1 international encryption standards; 12/24 16-12486