Mofa.Go.Jp Launch of Global Mechanism on ICTs for International Security
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- •The UN General Assembly endorsed the Global Mechanism on ICT security on July 16, 2026.
- •Ambassador Egriselda López of El Salvador will chair the first biennium of the Global Mechanism.
- •Dedicated thematic groups will meet from December 7-11, 2026, to address ICT security issues.
On July 16, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the final report of the open-ended working group on ICT security, establishing the Global Mechanism to enhance responsible state behavior in ICT usage. The mechanism will commence meetings in 2026, with the first biennium chaired by Ambassador Egriselda López of El Salvador. Additionally, dedicated thematic groups are scheduled to convene from December 7-11, 2026, focusing on various aspects of ICT security. This initiative aims to address international security concerns related to information and communications technologies. The endorsement follows the resolution A/RES/80/16 and aims to promote cooperation among states in the responsible use of ICTs.
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