This morning opened the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention on combating cybercrime.

Photo caption — International delegates arrive at the National Convention Center to attend the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention on the morning of October 25. Photo: An Dang/VNA

The event, themed "Fighting Cybercrime - Sharing Responsibility - Towards the Future" hosted by Vietnam, marks an important step forward in global efforts to strengthen international cooperation and ensure security and safety in cyberspace.

Attending the signing ceremony were representatives of nearly 100 United Nations member states and more than 100 international and regional organizations, including agencies of the United Nations system, regional organizations, financial institutions, and many experts and scholars in the fields of cybersecurity and international law.

According to the program, President Luong Cuong and UN Secretary-General António Guterres will speak at the opening session of the Hanoi Convention. Also on the first day of the signing ceremony and the High-level Conference on the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime - "Hanoi Convention" will have a Plenary Discussion session co-chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and UN Secretary-General António Guterres; along with high-level bilateral meetings, a series of sideline discussion events on the topics: "Protecting citizens in the digital transformation era"; "Global cooperation to prevent and combat online fraud"; "Implementing the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime: Capacity building is a pillar of global cooperation"; "Sharing experience in investigating and collecting electronic evidence in cases related to virtual assets and money laundering".

The adoption of the Convention against Cybercrime by the United Nations General Assembly (December 2024) and the signing ceremony in Hanoi are vivid demonstrations of the sense of responsibility of countries in protecting cyberspace - the common property of all mankind. This event is not only a legal procedure but also a platform to promote dialogue, share experiences, strengthen partnerships between governments, international organizations, and the private sector, becoming a forum to promote the implementation of the United Nations Convention and global cooperation in combating cybercrime.

The Convention sets out the legal framework for international cooperation in the fight against cybercrime, ensuring that member countries, especially developing and vulnerable countries, are supported and have their capacity to deal with this type of crime enhanced. This will be a historic milestone, affirming the value of multilateralism with the United Nations at its center, sending a strong message about our determination to fight cybercrime, building a world of peace, justice, and the rule of law, for the benefit of today's and future generations.

Holding the signing ceremony in Hanoi demonstrates Vietnam's role, prestige and active contributions to global issues, especially promoting international cooperation in preventing and combating cybercrime, protecting a safe and healthy cyberspace and for sustainable development.

According to Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang, the fact that the name "Hanoi" is officially recorded in the text of the convention is a deep recognition by the international community for Vietnam's role and contributions, not only in the field of cyber security, but also in building progressive international legal norms, towards a fairer and safer global order. In addition, the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention took place right before the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (October 24, 1945 - October 24, 2025), which has a special symbolic meaning; that is, honoring the spirit of international solidarity in responding to the challenge of cyber security - one of the most urgent global issues today.

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