Information and communication technologies (ICTs) play a decisive role in the development process. In order to take full advantage of all the opportunities, the time has therefore come to establish solid foundations more conducive to bringing about the desired economic growth. In Africa, and indeed worldwide, ever-increasing numbers of people are using ICTs and the services they enable. It is therefore both desirable and necessary to provide them with a safe and secure cyberenvironment. This is the main reason why I am pledging my personal support, and agreeing to serve as a patron, for the Global Cybersecurity Agenda, initiated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Given the interdependencies that are created by information and communication technologies, I appeal to Member States to be unstinting in their commitment to ensuring the success of the Agenda as an appropriate framework for cooperation. Countries must focus their political responsibility and spare no effort on developing agreements that are sufficiently effective and flexible to stem cybercrime. It is in this spirit that Burkina Faso will make its contribution to ensuring full realization of the Global Cybersecurity Agenda in the interests of making the world a safer place. For my part, I will give all the necessary time and support to this undertaking, confident as I am of the backing of my African peers and the international community.