No country can fight cybercrime alone

(Dan Tri) - Many delegates affirmed that cybercrime is a rapidly growing field and no country can unilaterally address this threat.

On October 26, the second day of the Opening Ceremony and High-Level Meeting on the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime ( Hanoi Convention) took place with a high-level discussion session.

At the discussion session, representatives of more than 60 countries and international organizations contributed their opinions and affirmed that cybercrime is a rapidly developing field, and no country can unilaterally address this threat.

Delegates called on all countries to sign and ratify the convention to effectively combat global cybercrime and promote cooperation towards a safe and humane digital space worldwide .

The high-level discussion session took place on the morning of October 26 (Photo: World and Vietnam Newspaper).

Deputy Minister of Public Security Pham The Tung said that on the morning of October 25, with over 1,000 delegates from more than 110 national delegations and international organizations in attendance, the conference witnessed a historic moment when representatives of 69 countries signed the Hanoi Convention with the most solemn ceremony.

According to Mr. Tung, the event demonstrates the desire, determination and need to strengthen international cooperation and the desire to promote a global legal framework to prevent and combat cybercrime.

Mr. Tung emphasized that the statements of Vietnam’s senior leaders affirmed Vietnam’s determination to bring the convention into force soon with the participation of all countries, ensuring that no one is left behind. All for international solidarity in the work of protecting a safe, healthy and sustainable cyberspace.

Deputy Minister of Public Security Pham The Tung speaks (Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA).

At the plenary discussion session on the afternoon of October 25, the conference heard 19 statements from representatives of countries, in which countries highlighted 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 are ready to commit to preventing and combating cybercrime, international cooperation in sharing information and evidence, and building common standards for cyberspace management with specific proposals.

At the discussion session, more than 60 delegates representing countries and international organizations... registered to speak and share their own views on efforts in preventing and combating cybercrime globally, as well as the role of the Hanoi Convention in affirming determination and belief in fighting this type of crime.

Delegates also 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 support the collection and sharing of electronic evidence on serious cross-border crimes.

Representatives of the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs chaired a high-level discussion session within the framework of the Hanoi Convention signing ceremony on the morning of October 26 (Photo: Jackie Chan).

Speaking at the discussion, the Cuban representative affirmed that signing the Hanoi Convention was an important step forward, emphasizing that international cooperation is necessary but the parties must respect sovereignty and not interfere in each other's internal affairs.

The Cuban representative warned of the risk of misuse of technology, artificial intelligence and cross-border cybercrime affecting global peace and stability, and called for shared responsibility among countries.

The Cuban representative affirmed his commitment to multilateralism, called for the lifting of sanctions that hinder the country's cyber defense capabilities, and wished to build a safe and stable cyberspace based on cooperation, transparency, and respect for national sovereignty.

Speaking at the discussion, the South African representative said that international cooperation is a core element of the convention as no country can fight cybercrime alone.

The representative of South Africa also called on all member states to sign and ratify the convention, stressing that only when fully implemented would the convention be truly effective in the fight against global cybercrime.

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