Countries determined to act together to bring the 'Hanoi Convention' into life

Within the framework of the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime on the afternoon of October 25, a High-Level Discussion took place co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son and Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of UNDOC; with the participation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Heads of State, Government and representatives of more than 110 countries and many international and regional organizations.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers a keynote speech at the first high-level plenary session at the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention. Photo: Duong Giang/VNA

Call for countries to join hands

In his opening remarks at the Discussion Session, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh thanked the Secretary-General and representatives of UN member countries for attending the Convention Opening Ceremony, in which nearly 70 countries and organizations signed the Convention, thereby promoting and supporting Vietnam in taking on the responsibility of organizing the Opening Ceremony, a historic event that begins a new phase in global cooperation in combating cybercrime.

The unprecedented achievements of science and technology have fundamentally changed the structure of the global economy , production methods and social governance. The Prime Minister emphasized that digital transformation is not only an inevitable trend and objective requirement, but also a strategic choice and top priority for every country to develop rapidly and sustainably. However, along with that are unprecedented risks such as cybercrime and cyber attacks.

“This is a common challenge for all humanity, comprehensive, national, and global: Without strong cybersecurity, there will be no safe digital society!”, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said.

In that context, the Prime Minister affirmed that ensuring cyber security and preventing and combating cybercrime is not only a matter of each country and nation, but also a common responsibility of the entire international community.

The Prime Minister stated that ensuring cyber security and combating cybercrime are the pillars and "backbone" of the national digital transformation. Vietnam has issued many strategies, laws, and action programs on fighting crime, shifting strategic thinking from "Passive defense" to "Proactive, active attack", building a "Proactive, comprehensive cyber security posture", and gradually improving the capacity of "Self-reliance - Self-reliance - Self-strengthening" in cyber security. Vietnam has always demonstrated a proactive and responsible spirit, always ready to contribute to the goal of ensuring global cyber security. Participating in, promoting, and hosting the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention is an important demonstration of this commitment and effort.

The Prime Minister called on countries to join hands in implementing the spirit of the “Year of Promotion”: International cooperation, establishing a close partnership network between countries, international organizations and large technology corporations; perfecting the national legal framework in accordance with the Convention; cooperating in investment in cyber security infrastructure; developing specialized human resources, improving the capacity to investigate, respond to and handle cybercrime; participating in the international legal framework on cyberspace.

According to the Prime Minister, the spirit of the “Year of Acceleration” will be a call to action for the times so that the Hanoi Convention will truly become a source of inspiration for global cooperation, trust and shared responsibility of humanity in protecting the digital future. Highlighting the message of a nation that loves peace and aspires to rise up, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh strongly reaffirmed the commitment to fully and seriously implement all the obligations set out, and to accompany member countries in implementing the Convention so that “no one is left behind in the digital age”.

Strengthening spirit and responsibility

Following the Prime Minister's opening remarks, representatives from 18 countries delivered speeches. The countries highlighted the role of the Convention as an important step forward in building the first global legal framework to coordinate joint efforts to respond to cybercrime, a cross-border challenge that is increasing in number and complexity.

All countries acknowledged the enormous challenges that cybercrime is facing, affecting each economy as well as people's lives. Many opinions expressed national commitments to preventing and combating cybercrime, international cooperation in sharing information and evidence, building common standards on cyberspace management, capacity building and technical support. Countries highly appreciated Vietnam's leadership and guiding role through the initiative to host the signing ceremony of the Convention; expressed determination to work together to bring the Convention into life, to implement it effectively and fully.

Notably, in his message to the Discussion Session, the Russian President congratulated the United Nations members for their solidarity and consensus in adopting a universal international treaty on combating cybercrime, emphasizing that “Russia is always ready to cooperate most closely with the international community” in this field. The Vice President of Ecuador said that technological development needs to go hand in hand with promoting human security, human rights and humanity...

The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Uzbekistan said that the rapid development of digital technology, artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies has opened up many opportunities for social and economic progress, but also given rise to new forms of crime, affecting the financial system, critical infrastructure, personal data and human rights, calling for cybersecurity to be an essential part of national security.

Meanwhile, the Polish Deputy Prime Minister called on countries to continue to maintain consensus in building additional protocols, cooperating to enhance capacity, and supporting the response to cybercrime in a spirit of responsibility, solidarity, and based on the rule of law. The Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister affirmed his commitment to building cybersecurity capacity, protecting citizens from cyber threats, and cooperating with the private sector. Australia pledged to invest 83.5 million USD in the Cybersecurity Program in Southeast Asia and the Pacific...

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