President Luong Cuong works on preparations for the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention.

At the working session, the report of the Steering Committee for the Opening Ceremony said that on October 25-26, President Luong Cuong and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres chaired the Opening Ceremony for the Signing of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime.

As of October 14, 93 delegations led by senior leaders and leaders of ministries and sectors of various countries have confirmed their attendance at the event, along with more than 1,000 delegates and the press.

The Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have closely coordinated with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to develop the program for the signing ceremony, as well as side events, including 8 high-level side events, high-level discussions chaired by leaders of relevant ministries and sectors of Vietnam and UNODC; 38 workshops, professional discussions and more than 20 exhibition booths.

The President gave a speech at the meeting.

Concluding the meeting, the President emphasized that Vietnam will host the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, which will be attended by the Secretary-General of the United Nations and many leaders of countries around the world. This is an important milestone as it is the first time Vietnam has hosted the signing of a United Nations convention, in the current context where the issue of combating cybercrime is of particular concern.

The President affirmed that chairing the signing ceremony is proof that Vietnam is a responsible host country; a friend, a reliable partner, an active member of the international community; ready to contribute to world peace, stability and development; and comply with the United Nations Charter and international law.

Deputy Minister of Public Security Pham The Tung reported at the meeting.

After listening to the report on the preparation work, as well as the recommendations and proposals, the President highly appreciated the proactiveness, sense of responsibility and positivity of the host agencies, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies and units in the process of implementing the work, which has so far basically completed the preparation stages for this important event.

In order for the signing ceremony to meet the highest requirements, the President reminded the relevant agencies to review the coordination within each ministry and between ministries and Hanoi city, ensuring close coordination from the script, content, plan, progress, and quality of implementation. Along with that, carefully evaluate the prepared contents from the technical, content, reception, and security stages; consider any difficulties and problems that need to be resolved and removed, ensuring thoughtful organization, quality, and absolute safety.

Overview of the working session. (Photo by Thuy Nguyen)

Due to the limited time, the President requested the host units to actively and proactively carry out the assigned tasks, ensure the right progress, promptly resolve any arising problems so that the signing ceremony can take place successfully and through the event, it is also an opportunity for international friends to feel the friendly and hospitable country and people of Vietnam.

Xuan Ky

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