The opening session of the Hanoi Convention signing ceremony begins

*President Luong Cuong attends the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention*

*President Luong Cuong, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son and the Vietnamese delegation attended the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention.*

President Luong Cuong will preside over the signing ceremony of the Convention with the participation of United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and many senior leaders of countries, regional and international organizations.

President Luong Cuong and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will deliver keynote speeches at the opening session.

*Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son welcomed international delegates to the signing ceremony.*

The event was attended by representatives from nearly 100 countries and more than 100 international and regional organizations.

Taking place from October 25-26, the Program is expected to include, in addition to the opening and closing sessions, the Signing Ceremony and the Summit, 1 plenary discussion session, 1 signing session, 4 high-level discussions and 4 roundtable sessions, 1 Gala dinner, and a Technology Exhibition jointly organized by the Government of Vietnam and the United Nations Secretariat.

Hanoi Convention and Vietnam's mark

This is the first time a Vietnamese location – the capital city of Hanoi – has been linked to a global multilateral treaty in a field of international importance. This choice underscores Vietnam’s international standing, reflecting the international community’s recognition of Vietnam’s contributions to the development of the Convention.

*President Luong Cuong and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention*

*President Luong Cuong and Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith*

After 8 formal negotiation sessions and 5 mid-term meetings lasting about 30 months (February 2022 to August 2024), the United Nations General Assembly officially agreed to adopt the Convention on December 24, 2024. The Convention promises to become an "important universal, globally inclusive legal instrument" for all member states to cooperate in preventing and combating cybercrime.

*President Luong Cuong, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and delegates at the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention*

The Convention consists of 9 chapters and 71 articles, drafted over 4 years, with many important contents such as: criminalizing cybercrimes; international cooperation mechanisms in investigation, extradition, sharing of electronic evidence, confiscation and handling of criminal assets, witness protection, and victim support.

*Art program to celebrate the opening ceremony*

The fact that the name of the Hanoi Convention is mentioned in the text of the Convention reflects the recognition of Vietnam's contribution to the development of this document. This shows that hosting the signing ceremony is a concrete step to affirm the position, demonstrate responsibility and promote the cybersecurity initiatives of the Vietnamese Government.

Source: Government information

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