Joint Statement on United States – Czech Republic Joint Declaration on 5G Security - U.S. Embassy in The Czech Republic 05/10/2022, 22:07 The United States and the Czech Republic emphasize the importance of encouraging the participation of reliable and trustworthy network hardware and software suppliers in 5G markets, taking into account risk pro0le assessments, and promoting frameworks that effectively protect 5G networks from unauthorized access and interference. The United States and the Czech Republic further recognize that 5G suppliers should provide products and services that enable innovation and promote eVciency. The United States and the Czech Republic note that all countries share a responsibility to undertake a careful and balanced approach to network security, and the evaluation of 5G component and software providers. To promote a vibrant and robust 5G ecosystem, 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. Speci0cally, evaluations should include especially the following elements: Whether the network hardware and software suppliers are subject, without independent judicial review, to undue foreign in[uence; Whether the network hardware and software suppliers have transparent ownership, partnerships, and corporate governance structures; 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 and are subject to a legal regime that enforces transparent corporate practices. The United States and the Czech Republic believe that it is critical for countries to transition from untrusted network hardware and software suppliers in existing networks to trusted ones through regular life cycle replacements. Such efforts will not only improve national security, but also provide opportunities for private sector innovators to succeed under free and fair competition and bene0t our respective digital economies. Further, the United States and the Czech Republic support discussions on 5G security within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This is the oVcial website of the U.S. Embassy in Czech Republic. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. https://cz.usembassy.gov/joint-statement-on-united-states-czech-republic-joint-declaration-on-5g-security/ Page 2 of 2