From the Hanoi Convention to new heights in Vietnam-South Africa cooperation

On October 26, 2025, in Hanoi, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, General Luong Tam Quang received Ms. Mmamiloko T. Kubayi, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the Republic of South Africa. The reception was part of the series of activities of the Opening Ceremony of the United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention), taking place on October 25-26 in Hanoi.

Minister Luong Tam Quang welcomed Minister Mmamiloko T. Kubayi and the high-ranking delegation of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the Republic of South Africa to Vietnam to attend the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention and accompany the President of the Republic of South Africa on his visit and work in Vietnam.

The Minister expressed his delight at the strong development of the Vietnam-South Africa cooperation relationship over the past three decades since the two countries established diplomatic relations (1993), especially in the fields of politics , economics, society, security-defense, education and law. Vietnam always appreciates the friendship and valuable support of South Africa in the process of national integration and development.

Minister Luong Tam Quang spoke at the reception.

In the field of law enforcement, Vietnam and South Africa have maintained many effective cooperation channels through the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and other international forums, coordinating to handle many cases related to environmental crimes, illegal trafficking and transportation of rare wildlife. The two sides are actively discussing to soon sign cooperation documents such as the Extradition Agreement, the Transfer of Convicts Agreement, the Cooperation Agreement on Crime Prevention and Control and the Memorandum of Understanding on Prevention and Combating Illegal Trafficking and Transportation of Wildlife.

Minister Luong Tam Quang emphasized that in the context of profound changes in the world due to the impact of digital technology and the increase of non-traditional security threats, the Hanoi Convention, which was unanimously approved by more than 150 countries, is a historic step forward, affirming the vitality of multilateralism and the central role of the United Nations. The Convention is not only an important legal tool to help improve the capacity to prevent and combat cybercrime, but also opens up opportunities for technical cooperation, capacity support and technology transfer between countries.

Minister Mmamiloko T. Kubayi spoke at the reception.

At the meeting, the two sides agreed to accelerate the completion and signing of the agreed cooperation agreements, creating a legal corridor for judicial cooperation and law enforcement between the two countries. Enhance the sharing of information and experience in investigating, prosecuting and extraditing criminals, especially transnational crimes, cybercrimes, terrorism, drugs and human trafficking.

The two sides also agreed to expand training activities and exchange of officials between law enforcement agencies to improve their capacity to respond to high-tech crimes; at the same time, coordinate consultations and support each other at international forums, especially in the implementation and effective enforcement of the Hanoi Convention, contributing to strengthening the role and voice of developing countries in the field of global cyber security.

Minister Luong Tam Quang and Minister Mmamiloko T. Kubayi took a souvenir photo.

Sincerely thanking Minister Luong Tam Quang for taking the time to receive him, Minister Mmamiloko T. Kubayi affirmed that the meeting between the two Ministers and the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention is an important step to open a new chapter in cooperation between the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam and the Ministry of Justice and Constitution of South Africa, not only in the field of preventing and combating cybercrime but also in many other aspects for peace, stability and prosperity of the two nations, of Asia and Africa.

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