A/74/120 collaborate with governments and the private sector worldwide to ensure the security of cyberspace and work towards both the peace and stability of the international community and the national security of Japan. To this end, the Government will proactively contribute to various international discussions and work for the sharing of information and the development of a common understanding regarding cyberrelated issues. The Government will also share expertise with foreign countries, promote specific cooperation and collaboration and take action. With regard to sharing expertise and coordination policy, the Government will work through bilateral dialogues and international conferences on cybersecurity to exchange information on cybersecurity policies, strategies and systems to respond, and utilize that knowledge in planning Japan’s cybersecurity policy. We will also strengthen our cooperation and collaboration regarding cybersecurity policy with strategic partners that share basic principles on cybersecurity with us. Regarding international collaboration for incident response, the Governmen t will share information on cyberattacks and threats and strengthen cooperation between Computer Emergency Response Teams to enable a coordinated response when incidents occur. The Government will also work to improve coordinated response capabilities through joint training and participation in international cyberdrills and joint training. Furthermore, the Government will respond appropriately in the case of incidents through appropriate international collaboration . In the light of the diplomatic aspects of cyberrelated international cooperation, our commitments consist of three pillars: the rule of law, confidence-buildin g measures and capacity-building in cyberspace. • The promotion of the rule of law is important for international peace and stability and Japan’s national security. Japan’s position is that existin g international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, applies to cyberspace also, and Japan will proactively contribute to discussions on the individual and specific applications of existing international law and the development and universalization of norms. With regard to measures against cybercrime, the National Police Agency and other relevant ministries and agencies will collaborate to further promote international partnerships through international investigative cooperation and information -sharing with international organizations, law enforcement agencies and security informatio n agencies in foreign countries, leveraging frameworks such as the Convention on Cybercrime, mutual legal assistance treaties and the International Crimin al Police Organization (ICPO). • Japan will work to build confidence among States in order to prevent the occurrence of unforeseen circumstances and the deterioration of the situation caused by cyberattacks. Due to the anonymity and secrecy of cyberattacks, there are risks that cyberattacks could unintentionally increase tensions among States and worsen the situation. To prevent such accidental and unnecessary confrontations, it is important to build up international communication channels during peaceful times in preparation for the occurrence of incidents that extend beyond national borders. It is also necessary to increase transparency and build confidence between States through the proactive information exchange and policy dialogues in bilateral and multilateral consultations. The Governmen t will also cooperate with other States to consider a mechanism for coordinating issues regarding cyberspace. In this context, Japan eagerly promotes confidence-building measures, including by initiating the establishment of and co-chairing the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) regional foru m intersessional meeting in the field of cybersecurity, while steadily implement in g capacity-building assistance mainly in the Asia-Pacific region. 19-10580 31/39