Countries pledge support for Vietnam’s organisation of UN convention signing ceremony
Representatives from many countries and regional organisations have showed their appreciation of Vietnam's active preparation for the upcoming signing ceremony of the United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi.
At the workshop held at the UN headquarters in New York by the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the UN. (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA)🐽 - Representatives from many countries and regional organisations have showed their appreciation of Vietnam's active preparation for the upcoming signing ceremony of the United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi, as well as their commitments to cooperate with the nation to ensure its success.
Attending a workshop held at the UN headquarters in New York on February 19 by the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the UN, in collaboration with the Australian Delegation and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), they noted their efforts to complete internal procedures for the early signing and ratification of the Convention.
In his opening remarks, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Delegation, stressed that in the context of increasingly complex global cybersecurity and the rising threats in cyberspace, which directly impact the security and development of all nations, the UN's adoption of the Hanoi Convention is of special importance, as it creates a global legal framework for international cooperation in combating cybercrime.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (C), head of the Vietnamese Permanent Delegation, speaks at the workshop. (Photo: VNA)
Giang took this occasion to thank all countries that supported the selection of Hanoi as the signing venue at the UN General Assembly session in December 2024. He also affirmed that Vietnam will continue to work closely with UNODC, the UN Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), and member countries to accelerate its entry into force and ensure its effective implementation in the future.
UNODC and OLA representatives asserted their continued support for Vietnam, and provided information about the negotiation process, the key contents of the Convention, and the necessary procedures that need to be completed before the signing.
At the event, representatives from Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Nationaal Defence, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs also provided updates on the preparation work. They emphasised that, in addition to the signing ceremony and official discussion sessions, there will be diverse activities, allowing governments, businesses, and relevant organisations to connect, enhance dialogues, and cooperate in addressing cybersecurity challenges. Through these activities, Vietnam aims to carry forward its role as a responsible member and reliable partner of the international community.
The Hanoi Convention, comprising nine chapters and 71 articles, was officially adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 24, 2024.
According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, this is a well-deserved achievement after nearly five years of tireless negotiations by Vietnam and other UN member states. As the first treaty on transnational crime adopted under the UN framework in 20 years, this convention opens a new chapter in international cooperation with significant implications./.
The international community on December 24 welcomed the unanimous adoption of the United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime by the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on December 24 adopted the UN Convention against Cybercrime, a landmark global treaty aimed at strengthening international cooperation to combat cybercrime and protecting societies from digital threats.
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