are essential to develop the capacity to address cyber threats and implementation of norms of responsible behavior in cyberspace. Mr. Chairman, The OEWG is also an opportunity for an inclusive process, reaching out to other stakeholders that could be an essential part of a solution to a deteriorating environment in cyberspace. In this respect, we stress the importance of the informal multi-stakeholder segment, allowing exchanges of positions with relevant actors from academia, the private sector and civil society. To conclude, Portugal is convinced that an universal cyber security framework can only be grounded in existing international law, including the UN Charter in its entirety, international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Our expectation is that this first session of the OEWG will further promote dialogue and cooperation among the UN membership to advance understanding on the application of international law to cyberspace, thus contributing to conflict prevention and international stability. I thank you, Mr. Chairman. 3