Cyberspace Must Serve Common Good – UN Secretary-General

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a video message to the Global Cybersecurity Forum, in Riyadh.

Guterres said that in our interconnected world, cyberspace is essential for innovation and opportunity. At the same time, vulnerabilities can undermine trust, disrupt societies and threaten peace.

He stressed that we must act together to ensure cyberspace serves the common good — by investing in people, building skills and fostering inclusion. As digitisation accelerates, we must forge global partnerships rooted in solidarity and shared responsibility — leaving no country or community behind.

He affirmed that the United Nations remains committed to advancing a vision of cyberspace that is open, secure and anchored in international law. To achieve this vision, the UN is working to ensure all countries have the capacity to maximise digital opportunities while minimising risks.

Guterres recognised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s initiative on capability-building and the Global Cybersecurity Forum’s focus on issues like child protection and women’s empowerment.

He concluded, “Let’s work together to build trust, establish common rules and protect human rights for a more secure digital future for all.”

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