A/75/123 confidence-building measures (Permanent Council decision 1202) in good faith to reduce the threats stemming from the use of ICTs. In July 2019, Armenia hosted a team of experts from the OSCE Transnational Threats Division to conduct an assessment of its national capacities in the investigation and prosecution of cybercrimes. In November 2019, the OSCE Transnational Threats Division organized a joint round table in Yerevan to discuss the findings of the above -mentioned assessment with Armenian stakeholders. Based on the assessment report of the experts and the conclusions of the round table meeting, the OSCE Transnational Threats Division has prepared a concept note dedicated to the topic, which may develop into a project in the future. The contents and findings of the Group of Governmental Experts reports from 2013 and 2015 express the positions of a limited number of States Members of the United Nations involved in the process of development of the reports of the Groups of Governmental Experts, which, therefore, did not contribute to producing a universal and comprehensive set of norms acceptable for all Member States. In this vein, we believe that the Open-ended Working Group on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security, as an inclusive and transparent platform for discussions between Member States, can elaborate a comprehensive consolidated list of rules, norms and principles of responsible State behaviour in the use of ICTs acceptable for al l Member States. Australia [Original: English] [29 May 2020] Australia welcomes the opportunity, in response to the invitation in General Assembly resolution 74/28, to provide its views on advancing responsible State behaviour in cyberspace in the context of international security. This submission builds upon information provided by Australia in response to resolution 70/237 in 2016, to resolution 68/243 in 2014 and to resolution 65/41 in 2011 on developments in the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international security. Cumulatively, the reports of the Group of Governmental Experts on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security from 2010 (A/65/201), 2013 (A/68/98) and 2015 (A/70/174) affirm that existing international law – and in particular, the Charter of the United Nations in its entirety – is applicable and essential to maintaining peace and stability and promoting an open, secure, stable, accessible and peaceful information and communications technology environment. The reports also articulate voluntary non-binding norms of responsible State behaviour, while recognizing the need for confidence-building measures, and coordinated capacity-building. Combined, these measures (international law, norms, confidence-building measures and capacitybuilding) provide the basis for a secure, stable and prosperous cyberspace, and are often referred to as a framework for responsible State behaviour. Australia reaffirms its commitment to act in accordance with the cumulative Group of Governmental Experts reports from 2010, 2013 and 2015 ( A/65/201; A/68/98; A/70/174). Australia is actively participating in the sixth Group of Governmental Experts and the inaugural Open-ended Working Group on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security (established pursuant to resolution 73/266 and resolution 73/27, respectively). 4/84 20-08285