Inspired by the Commonwealth Cyber Declaration Uganda is striving to establishing and developing the foundations for an effective cybersecurity response and capacity building across diplomatic, policy, legislative, regulatory and technical areas to support both national and international peace and stability. Uganda is committed to take actions to ensure designing a cyberspace that supports economic and social development and rights online. 3.5.1 Enhance Regional Perspective The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has stressed the need for Member States to undertake regular cybersecurity risk assessments. Therefore, Uganda is dedicated to further cooperation avenues with the AU Commission, as well as with the AU Member States, to further enhance the both national and regional cybersecurity capacities, in order to more effectively address cybersecurity challenges and combat cyber-crimes including the abuse and misuse of the internet. The Peace and Security Council is a key pillar of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and is a standing decision-making organ of the AU for the prevention, management and resolution of conflict. Developing ways for close collaboration among AU Member States and stakeholders, Uganda is dedicated to contribute to the discussions of the African Union Cybersecurity Expert Group (AUCSEG). Further, Uganda follows the AU Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) for its continued technical support to the efforts being deployed by the AU Member States towards preventing and mitigating the risks posed by cybercrimes. Further, Uganda is proud to host Eastern Africa's Regional Intelligence Unit, that was established following a resolution of the 5th meeting of Peace and Security Council of the African Union held on 2nd of September in Nairobi. Uganda is committed to accelerate its efforts to develop cooperation mechanisms and initiatives with regional partners. 3.5.2 Actively take International Avenues International collaboration is key in ensuring the presence of sufficient capacity and mechanisms to handle cyber threats from a foreign adversary as well as provide assistance to international allies. Within the planning accession, MoJCA will provide the 24/7 single point of contact for international cooperation against organized and transnational cybercrimes. Participating in International Cybersecurity Diplomatic Negotiations The United Nations has put efforts to maintain a meaningful conversation on International Cybersecurity Diplomatic Negotiations for the last 15 years, mainly through the establishment of the Group of Government Experts (GGE), to discuss international cyber policies. Uganda will follow a Global Approach set up the ongoing United Nations Open-ended Working Group. In addition to technical skills, states recognized during OEWG’s discussions that there is a pressing need for building expertise across a range of diplomatic, policy, legislative and regulatory areas. Uganda is engaged to contribute to the discussions on the responsible state behaviour in cyberspace, led by the UN Further, Uganda welcomes joining the Paris Call that invites all cyberspace actors to work together and encourage States to cooperate with private sector partners, the world of research and civil society. The supporters of the Paris Call commit to working together to adopt responsible behaviour and implement within cyberspace the fundamental principles which apply in the physical world. 29 (43) [Draft Version for stakeholder consultation]