[bestbits] Xiamen Statement from BRICS Summit 2017

[Ryan Johnson]

Thanks Pranesh,

I might add that Para 56 also has some impact on the cybersecurity elements of internet governance, and should be considered carefully as well. While I’m not (yet) an expert in the BRICS roadmap on ICT security, I’m sure there’s a lot in that document that merits review by civil society and other stakeholders.

56\. We consider the UN has a central role in developing universally accepted norms of responsible state behavior in the use of ICTs to ensure a peaceful, secure, open, cooperative, stable, orderly, accessible and equitable ICT environment. We emphasize the paramount importance of the principles of international law enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, particularly the state sovereignty, the political independence, territorial integrity and sovereign equality of states, non-interference in internal affairs of other states and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. We emphasize the need to enhance international cooperation against terrorist and criminal misuse of ICTs, reaffirm the general approach laid in the eThekwini, Fortaleza, Ufa and Goa declarations in this regard, and recognize the need for a universal regulatory binding instrument on combatting the criminal use of ICTs under the UN auspices as stated in the Ufa Declaration. We note with satisfaction the progress achieved by the Working Group of Experts of the BRICS States on Security in the use of ICTs. We decide to promote cooperation according to the BRICS Roadmap of Practical Cooperation on Ensuring Security in the Use of ICTs or any other mutually agreed mechanism and acknowledge the initiative of the Russian Federation on a BRICS intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in ensuring security in the use of ICTs.

Best,

Ryan Johnson

On 9/4/17, 9:23 AM, "Pranesh Prakash" <bestbits-request at lists.bestbits.net on behalf of pranesh at cis-india.org> wrote:

    Dear all,
    I've pasted below 3 paragraphs that I feel are important to Internet 
    governance from the Xiamen Statement released today:
    
    (Link to PDF) https://goo.gl/Py31Um
    
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    57\. We believe that all states should participate on an equal footing 
    in the evolution and functioning of the Internet and its governance, 
    bearing in mind the need to involve relevant stakeholders in their 
    respective roles and responsibilities. The structures that manage and 
    regulate the critical Internet resources need to be made more 
    representative and inclusive. We note with satisfaction the progress 
    made by the BRICS Working Group on ICT Cooperation. We recognize the 
    necessity to strengthen our cooperation in this area. To that end, BRICS 
    will continue to work together through the existing mechanism to 
    contribute to the secure, open, peaceful and cooperative use of ICTs on 
    the basis of equal participation of the international community in its 
    management.
    
    
    ...
    
    50\. We call upon all nations to adopt a comprehensive approach in 
    combating terrorism, which should include countering radicalization, 
    recruitment, movement of terrorists including Foreign Terrorist 
    Fighters, blocking sources of financing terrorism including, for 
    instance, through organized crime by means of money-laundering, supply 
    of weapons, drug trafficking and other criminal activities, dismantling 
    terrorist bases, and countering misuse of the Internet including social 
    media by terrorist entities through misuse of the latest Information and 
    Communication Technologies (ICTs). We are committed to prevent and 
    counter the growing spread of terrorist narratives, and to tackle all 
    sources, techniques and channels of terrorist financing. We call for 
    swift and effective implementation of relevant UNSC Resolutions and the 
    FATF International Standards worldwide. We seek to intensify our 
    cooperation in FATF and FATF-style regional bodies (FSRBs). We recall 
    the responsibility of all States to prevent financing of terrorist 
    networks and terrorist actions from their territories.
    
    ...
    
    12\. We highlight the importance of innovation as a key driver for mid 
    and long term economic growth and global sustainable development. We 
    commit to promote cooperation on science, technology and innovation 
    (STI) to forge synergy in tapping new growth momentum for our five 
    economies and continue to address the development challenges we face. We 
    commend the selection of BRICS research and development projects under 
    the BRICS STI Framework Program and note the launch of the 2nd call for 
    projects. We welcome the BRICS STI Cooperation MOU and support enhanced 
    cooperation on innovation and entrepreneurship, including by promoting 
    technology transfer and application, cooperation among science and 
    technology parks and enterprises as well as mobility of researchers, 
    entrepreneurs, professionals and students. We encourage increased 
    participation of the academia, businesses, civil society and other 
    stakeholders in this process, and support the promotion of STI 
    investment and cross-border investment through existing funding, 
    institutions and platforms including the NDB. We agree to continue to 
    work on a cooperation platform for innovation and entrepreneurship and 
    support the implementation of the BRICS Innovation Cooperation Action 
    Plan 2017-2020.
    
    13\. We reaffirm our commitment to BRICS industrial cooperation, 
    including on industrial capacities and policies, new industrial 
    infrastructure and standards, and among small, micro and medium-sized 
    enterprises (SMMEs), so as to jointly seize the opportunities brought 
    about by the new industrial revolution and expedite our respective 
    industrialization processes. We encourage exploring the establishment of 
    BRICS Institute of Future networks.
    
    We will enhance joint BRICS research, development and innovation in ICT 
    including the Internet of Things, Cloud computing, Big Data, Data 
    Analytics, Nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence and 5G and their 
    innovative applications to elevate the level of ICT infrastructure and 
    connectivity in our countries. We will advocate the establishment of 
    internationally applicable rules for security of ICT infrastructure, 
    data protection and the Internet that can be widely accepted by all 
    parties concerned, and jointly build a network that is safe and secure. 
    We will increase investment of ICT, recognize the need to further 
    increase investment in ICT Research and development, unleash the 
    dynamics of innovation in producing goods and services. We encourage 
    identification and facilitation of partnership between institutes, 
    organizations, enterprises in the implementation of proof of concepts 
    and pilot projects by leveraging complementary strengths in ICT 
    hardware, software and skills through developing next generation of 
    innovative solutions in the areas of smart cities, health care and 
    energy efficient device, etc. We support active collaboration in 
    implementing the BRICS ICT Development Agenda and Action Plan.
    
    -- 
    Pranesh Prakash
    Policy Director, Centre for Internet and Society
    http://cis-india.org | tel:+91 80 40926283
    sip:pranesh at ostel.co | xmpp:pranesh at cis-india.org
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