Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung, Deputy Minister of Public Security, on behalf of the Organizing Committee, expressed his joy that the signing ceremony and the High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime were successful, achieving many results beyond expectations.
He said: “During the two-day event, the signing ceremony welcomed more than 2,500 delegates from 110 national delegations, 150 international, regional and private organizations, and more than 50 research institutions.” This number far exceeded the Organizing Committee’s expectations, demonstrating the international community’s deep and substantial interest in Vietnam - the country hosting the opening ceremony of a global convention of the United Nations for the first time.
Along with that, the event also attracted the participation of more than 400 reporters from 189 domestic and foreign press agencies, contributing to fully, quickly and comprehensively conveying the activities of the Opening Ceremony and Conference to the public.
Notably, the program was broadcast live on the United Nations Web TV system in six official languages, helping to expand its reach to member states and United Nations agencies.
“This is the first time Vietnam has organized an international event broadcast in all the languages of the United Nations,” Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung emphasized.
The most outstanding result, according to the Deputy Minister, was that 72 countries signed the Convention on October 25 and 26, of which 64 countries signed right at the plenary session.
“This widespread response demonstrates the global influence of the Convention, covering all geographical areas, from 19 Asia -Pacific countries, 21 African countries, 19 European Union countries to 12 Latin American countries,” said the General. According to the United Nations, this is also one of the largest convention signing ceremonies in the past 10 years.
At the plenary session, the Conference also recorded 71 speeches from representatives of countries, international organizations and large technology corporations, with many important opinions contributing to the implementation of the Convention in the coming period. In parallel, more than 8 seminars and thematic discussions and 37 side events chaired by international organizations and the private sector took place enthusiastically, with an atmosphere of open discussion, goodwill and a spirit of constructive cooperation.
In addition to professional activities, the heads of international delegations also had high-level meetings with leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam, including a meeting with General Secretary To Lam, a solemn reception by President Luong Cuong and an international press conference chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh .
“The delegations all highly appreciated Vietnam's viewpoint, determination and vision towards the Convention, as well as the host country's efforts in promoting innovation and sustainable development,” the General shared.
He also said that the organization, reception and security work was highly appreciated by the United Nations and international partners for its professionalism, thoughtfulness and respect, demonstrating the image of a hospitable, safe Vietnam with the capacity to organize large-scale international events.
Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung emphasized: "The success of this event is the result of close and smooth coordination between the Ministry of Public Security , the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hanoi city and relevant ministries and branches - an effective model in organizing international events."
He expressed his deep gratitude to the specialized agencies of the United Nations, countries, international organizations and businesses that have accompanied Vietnam in the process of preparing and organizing the event, contributing to the overall success of the Hanoi Convention.
Meanwhile, Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu affirmed that the most important result of the signing ceremony and the High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime is that Vietnam, together with member countries, has ensured conditions for the Convention to be implemented soon.
Comrade Nguyen Minh Vu said: According to regulations, the Convention only takes effect when it reaches a minimum of 40 signatures for ratification, but we have reached 72 signatory countries. This is a remarkable step forward, creating an important premise for the Convention to soon come into effect and be implemented in practice, contributing to the formation of a closer global cooperation mechanism in preventing and combating cybercrime.
Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Vu emphasized that the organization of the Summit and the sideline seminars also brought about many practical results, with many opinions highly appreciating the role of international cooperation and the need to quickly implement the Convention in the context of increasingly complex and widespread cybercrime on a global scale.
He said that successfully hosting this event in a developing country like Vietnam has special significance.
“That demonstrates Vietnam’s efforts and commitment to supporting capacity building for developing countries, contributing to narrowing the digital gap and enhancing the ability to respond to cybercrime,” said the Deputy Minister.
Vietnam not only played the role of a thoughtful and professional host, but also demonstrated the spirit of cooperation, sharing and learning. Through the discussions and exchanges, Vietnam and the international community laid the foundation for training programs, sharing resources and experiences, creating a premise for strengthening cooperation and mutual development in the coming time for a safe, fair and sustainable cyberspace for all countries.
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