[Video] Expectations from the Hanoi Convention

With the message "Combating cybercrime – Sharing responsibility – Towards the future," the signing ceremony for the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime 2025 (Hanoi Convention) will officially take place in Hanoi on October 25th and 26th.

Expectations from the Hanoi Convention.

This is the first time Vietnam has hosted a signing ceremony for an international document of the United Nations – an event of global scale and influence, marking an important step in foreign relations and affirming Vietnam's role and position on the international stage in the field of cybersecurity.

In the digital age, cybercrime is not just a challenge for a single nation, but a global threat, endangering security, political stability, the economy, and social life. Vietnam has always considered combating cybercrime a priority in its national security policy and actively participates with the international community in the fight against cybercrime. Vietnam recognizes that, given the borderless nature of cyberspace, effective combating cybercrime requires solidarity, cooperation among nations, and the rule of law. The Convention establishes a legal framework for international cooperation in combating cybercrime, ensuring that member states, especially developing and vulnerable countries, receive support and enhance their capacity to respond to this type of crime. The adoption of the Convention against Cybercrime by the United Nations General Assembly (December 2024) and the opening ceremony in Hanoi is vivid evidence of the responsibility of nations in protecting cyberspace – a common asset of all humanity. (Excerpt from a speech by President Luong Cuong )

The Convention, comprising 9 chapters and 71 articles, is the result of nearly five years of continuous negotiations and high-level consultations among countries, regional organizations, and international bodies. It is expected that the opening ceremony will include a high-level plenary discussion and extended dialogues among member states, aiming to build a comprehensive multilateral legal framework for combating cybercrime. The opening ceremony, themed "Combating Cybercrime – Sharing Responsibility – Towards the Future," will be attended by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and many high-level roundtables and side conferences on international cooperation in combating cybercrime.

To date, nearly 130 delegations have registered to attend, including approximately 70 government-level delegations, along with participation from non-governmental organizations, businesses, and international experts. On the Vietnamese side, more than 10 delegations will attend this important event. Following the Politburo's approval of the "Plan for Organizing the Convention's Opening Ceremony," the Steering Committee and specialized subcommittees have been established, and preparations for organizing the Convention's opening ceremony in Hanoi are being implemented comprehensively, systematically, and with urgency and determination.

Vietnam's participation in the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime is an important step, clearly demonstrating the commitment of the Party and State to proactively and actively integrate internationally, working together to build a safe and healthy cyberspace. This contributes to enhancing Vietnam's prestige and position in the international arena, while creating a solid foundation for the national digital transformation process, for the benefit of the people and the sustainable development of the country.

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT & SCIENCE-ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT

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