High-level discussion on the Hanoi Convention: International solidarity in protecting a safe, healthy and sustainable cyberspace

On the morning of October 26, the second day of the signing ceremony and the High-Level Conference of the United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) took place with a high-level discussion session. Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu and Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung, Deputy Minister of Public Security, co-chaired the discussion session.

Overview of the high-level discussion session held on the morning of October 26. (Photo: Jackie Chan)

In his opening speech, Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung, on behalf of the Ministry of Public Security, sent his warmest greetings to more than 1,000 delegates from 110 delegations of countries and international and regional organizations who attended the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime.

According to the Senior Lieutenant General, yesterday morning, October 25, witnessed a historic moment with 69 countries signing the Hanoi Convention with the most solemn ceremony; expressing the aspiration, determination and need to strengthen international cooperation and the desire to promote a global legal framework to prevent cybercrime.

In particular, the statements of high-ranking Vietnamese leaders such as General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh , affirmed Vietnam's determination to soon bring the Convention into force with the participation of all countries, to ensure 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, Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung and Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu chaired a high-level discussion within the framework of the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention on October 26. (Photo: Thanh Long)

In addition, according to Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung, at the plenary discussion session on the afternoon of October 25, the conference listened to 19 statements, 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 cybercrime, international cooperation in sharing information and evidence, and building common standards for cyberspace management with specific proposals. Developed countries have also committed to improving capacity and providing technical support as proposed by developing countries.

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu chaired the discussion session on October 26. (Photo: Gia Vu)

"These are exactly what we are waiting for within the framework of the high-level discussion session," the Deputy Minister of Public Security emphasized.

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

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 support the collection and sharing of electronic evidence on serious cross-border crimes. With a total of 68 articles, the Convention will promote international cooperation in preventing and handling this type of crime that is causing many challenges for the world due to its widespread speed and profound impact. At the same time, the Convention creates equal opportunities for all countries to coordinate to deal with increasingly complex forms of cybercrime that go beyond territorial borders.

Many international representatives welcomed the progress made since the Convention was adopted, in particular the process of developing the rules of procedure that will guide the work of the Conference of the States Parties when it convenes after the necessary number of ratifications has been achieved. At the same time, they expressed their hope that this process would be completed soon and pledged to participate fully and with the highest sense of responsibility.

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 support the collection and sharing of electronic evidence on serious cross-border crimes. With a total of 68 articles, the Convention will promote international cooperation in preventing and handling this type of crime that is causing many challenges for the world due to its widespread speed and profound impact. At the same time, the Convention creates equal opportunities for all countries to coordinate to deal with increasingly complex forms of cybercrime that go beyond territorial borders.

Many international representatives welcomed the progress made since the Convention was adopted, in particular the process of developing the rules of procedure that will guide the work of the Conference of the States Parties when it convenes after the necessary number of ratifications has been achieved. At the same time, they expressed their hope that this process would be completed soon and pledged to participate fully and with the highest sense of responsibility.

Some pictures of delegates at the Discussion Session.

Delegates attending the discussion session on the morning of October 26. (Photo: Jackie Chan)

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