In order for the Hanoi Convention to come into effect soon.

On the morning of October 26th, at the National Convention Center, the signing ceremony and high-level conference on the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) continued with a high-level discussion session.

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Photo caption — Delegates discuss in the assembly hall on the morning of October 26. Photo: Tuan Anh/TTXVN

Deputy Minister of Public Security , Lieutenant General Pham The Tung, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu co-chaired the discussion session.

During the discussion, representatives from 62 countries and international organizations contributed their opinions, affirming that cybercrime is a rapidly developing field and no single country can unilaterally address this threat. Delegates called on all countries to sign and ratify the Convention to achieve real effectiveness in the global fight against cybercrime; and to promote cooperation towards a safe and humane digital space worldwide .

According to the Deputy Minister of Public Security of Vietnam, Lieutenant General Pham The Tung, on the morning of October 25th, with over 1,000 delegates from more than 110 national delegations and international organizations in attendance, the Conference witnessed a historic moment when representatives from 69 countries signed the Hanoi Convention with the most solemn ceremony; expressing the aspirations, determination, and need to strengthen international cooperation and the desire to promote a global legal framework for preventing and combating cybercrime.

In particular, statements from high-ranking Vietnamese leaders such as General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam's determination to ensure the Convention comes into effect soon with the participation of all countries, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. All this is for the sake of international solidarity in the effort to protect a safe, healthy, and sustainable cyberspace.

In addition, Lieutenant General Pham The Tung stated that at the plenary session on the afternoon of October 25th, the Conference heard 19 speeches from representatives of various countries, in which the countries emphasized the role of the Convention as an important step in building the first global legal framework to coordinate joint efforts to respond to cybercrime.

Many countries have expressed their commitment to combating cybercrime, cooperating internationally in sharing information and evidence, and developing common standards for cyberspace governance with specific proposals. Developed countries, in particular, have made commitments to capacity building and technical support as proposed by developing countries.

During the discussion session, more than 60 delegates representing various countries and international organizations registered to speak, sharing their own perspectives on global efforts to combat cybercrime, as well as the role of the Hanoi Convention in affirming the determination and belief in fighting this type of crime.

The delegates agreed that the adoption of the Hanoi Convention marks a new step forward in the formation of international standards on cyberspace, towards a global framework to prevent and combat cybercrime, as well as to support the collection and sharing of electronic evidence on serious cross-border crimes.

With 68 articles, the Convention will promote international cooperation in preventing and addressing this type of crime, which poses significant challenges to the world due to its rapid spread and far-reaching impact. At the same time, the Convention provides an equal opportunity for all countries to cooperate in combating increasingly complex forms of cybercrime that transcend national borders.

The South African representative expressed gratitude to the Vietnamese Government for the warm welcome extended to the Convention's signing ceremony and congratulated the United Nations and all nations for their years of effort in achieving this historic treaty. The South African representative emphasized that international cooperation is a core element of the Convention, as no single nation can combat cybercrime alone.

The South African representative also called on all member states to sign and ratify the Convention, emphasizing that only when fully implemented will the Convention be truly effective in the global fight against cybercrime.

Meanwhile, the Cuban representative affirmed that signing the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime is an important step forward, emphasizing that international cooperation is necessary but all parties must respect each other's sovereignty and not interfere in each other's internal affairs. Cuba warned of the risk of technology abuse, artificial intelligence, and cross-border cybercrime affecting global peace and stability, and called for shared responsibility among nations.

The Cuban representative reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism, calling for the lifting of sanctions that hinder the country's cyber defense capabilities and expressing a desire to build a safe, stable cyberspace based on cooperation, transparency, and respect for national sovereignty.

Many international representatives welcomed the progress made since the Convention's adoption, particularly the development of procedural rules that will guide the operation of the Conference of States Parties when convened after the necessary number of ratifying states has been reached. At the same time, the representatives expressed their desire for this process to be completed soon and pledged their full and responsible participation.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/thoi-su/de-cong-uoc-ha-noi-som-co-hieu-luc-20251026141057485.htm