98. States expressed a range of views regarding the objectives that should be the priority for future regular institutional dialogue and which format of regular dialogue could best support these objectives. Some States expressed the desire for regular dialogue to prioritize implementation of existing commitments and recommendations, including developing guidance to support and monitor their implementation; coordinating and strengthening the effectiveness of capacity-building; and identifying and exchanging good practices. Other States expressed the desire for regular dialogue to prioritize the further development of existing commitments and elaboration of additional commitments, including the negotiation of a legally binding instrument and the institutional structures to support it. 99. Some States made a specific proposal on the establishment of a Programme of Action (PoA) for advancing responsible State behaviour in cyberspace with a view to establishing a permanent UN forum to consider the use of ICTs by States in the context of international security. It was proposed that the PoA would constitute a political commitment by States to agreed recommendations, norms and principles; convene regular meetings focused on implementation; enhance cooperation and capacity-building among States; and hold regular review conferences; a n d c o n s i d e r d e v e l o p m e n t o f n e w n o r m s o v e r t i m e . Broad participation and consultations were also foreseen under the PoA proposal. 100. States also expressed the desire for the international community to ultimately return to a single process anchored in consensus and global support from the outset so as to ensure collective ownership of the process. In this regard, States noted that different proposed formats for dialogue are not necessarily mutually exclusive. It was suggested that different formats could be complementary or could be merged in order to capitalize on the unique features of each and reduce duplication of efforts. It was proposed that the OEWG could develop a roadmap that would identify priority themes and topics and a timeline for future regular institutional dialogue. 101. In addition, the need for further considera tion of the duration and sustainability of future dialogue, whether it should be of a deliberative or action-oriented nature, its timing, potential locations, and budgetary considerations were also raised. 102. Consideration of developments in ICTs and international security at the United Nations focuses on its international peace, stability and conflict prevention dimensions and thus has been pursued under the First Committee of the General Assembly. Other UN bodies are mandated to consider the digital dimensions of other issues, including terrorism, crime, development and human rights, as well as Internet governance. It was suggested that greater exchange between these forums and First Committee-established processes could help to reinforce synergies and improve coherence, while respecting the expert nature or specialized mandate of each body. 103. While recognizing the unique role and responsibility of States in relation to national and international security, States underscored the important contribution that responsible behaviour by other actors makes to an open, secure, accessible, and peaceful ICT environment. Building a more resilient and secure ICT environment may be facilitated by increased multi-stakeholder cooperation and partnerships. Conclusions and recommendations 104. States agreed that in light of increasing dependency on ICTs and the scope of threats emanating from their misuse, there was an urgent need to enhance common understandings, build confidence and intensify international cooperation. 18 Commented [A32]: Transfer para 99 to conclusions section if discussion sections are deleted