Hanoi Convention: Opening a new phase in cooperation against cybercrime

(Dan Tri) - The Hanoi Convention only takes effect when it reaches a minimum of 40 signatures for ratification, but in the past two days, the event hosted by Vietnam has encouraged 72 countries to sign.

On the afternoon of October 26, at the international press conference concluding the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention), Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu said the most important result of this event was that Vietnam and member countries had ensured conditions for the convention to be ratified and implemented soon.

Contribute to enhancing Vietnam's position and prestige

Mr. Vu said the convention only takes effect when it reaches a minimum of 40 signatures for ratification, but in the past two days, the event hosted by Vietnam has promoted 72 countries to sign.

This is a major step forward, creating an important premise for the convention to be soon ratified and put into practice, contributing to the formation of a closer global cooperation mechanism in preventing and combating cybercrime, according to Mr. Vu.

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu informed at a press conference (Photo: VNA).

In addition, the organization of the summit and thematic seminars on the sidelines 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.

Mr. Vu said that successfully hosting this event in a developing country like Vietnam has special significance. It 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.

Vietnam not only plays the role of a thoughtful and professional host, but also demonstrates the spirit of cooperation, sharing and learning.

Through discussions and exchanges, Vietnam and the international community have laid the foundation for training programs, shared resources and experiences, creating a premise for strengthening cooperation and joint development in the coming time for a safe, fair and sustainable cyberspace for all countries.

Mr. Vu emphasized that the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention contributes to enhancing the position and prestige of Vietnam. Hanoi is not only a city for peace but also a convergence point of international commitments to face the common challenges of humanity.

"This event clearly demonstrates the policy of our Party and State: Vietnam not only participates but also leads and shapes important issues in multilateral forums," the Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs stated.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Deputy Minister of Public Security Pham The Tung affirmed that the event was a great success, achieving many results beyond expectations.

Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung, Deputy Minister of Public Security, informed at the press conference (Photo: VNA).

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.

According to Mr. Tung, this number far exceeded the Organizing Committee's prediction, demonstrating the deep and substantial interest of the international community in Vietnam - the country hosting for the first time a ceremony to open the signing of a global convention of the United Nations.

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 signing ceremony and conference to the public.

In particular, 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.

The most outstanding result according to the Deputy Minister of Public Security is that 72 countries signed the convention on October 25-26, of which 64 countries signed right at the plenary session.

According to Mr. Tung, this widespread response shows 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.

This is also one of the largest convention signing ceremonies in the past 10 years.

Putting commitments into practice

Organizing a successful event is just the beginning. International delegates all pointed out that implementing the Hanoi Convention and putting the commitments into practice is what is important.

Regarding this issue, Mr. Vu said that together with the countries that have signed the Hanoi Convention, Vietnam is committed to soon realizing the convention's commitments, ensuring that no one is left behind in the process of building a safe, trustworthy and humane cyberspace.

According to Mr. Vu, Vietnam's hosting of the event demonstrates the strong commitment of a developing country that dares to face the great challenges of humanity. This spirit will inspire and encourage other countries.

Delegates discussed at the High-level Workshop "Promoting international cooperation in preventing and combating cybercrime: National approaches in implementing the Convention" (Photo: VNA).

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs said that there is a very important provision that the countries will increase information sharing 24/7, which means that the countries' cybersecurity focal points will coordinate closely both in terms of legal institutions and enforcement.

Mr. Le Xuan Minh, Director of the Department of Cyber ​​Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention and Control (A05, Ministry of Public Security), said that in the next phase, Vietnam will continue to demonstrate its role as a responsible country in implementing and protecting human rights in cyberspace, building a safe cyberspace, and an environment that promotes development.

Mr. Minh affirmed that Vietnam will continue to coordinate with the United Nations to help countries soon bring the contents of the Hanoi Convention into daily life, so that people, businesses, and users in cyberspace can join hands to effectively implement this convention.

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