Press conference on the Signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi
WVR - At the press conference, Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang informed that as of October 6, Vietnam has received confirmations of participation from nearly 100 countries and over 100 international and regional organizations for the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention.
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| The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security jointly organized an international press conference for the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime in Hanoi (Hanoi Convention). (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
On the afternoon of October 8, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security jointly organized an international press conference for the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime in Hanoi (Hanoi Convention).
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang; Deputy Minister of Public Security, Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung; and Major General Le Xuan Minh, Director of the Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department of the Ministry of Public Security, presided over the press conference.
UN Secretary-General to attend the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention
Speaking at the press conference, Deputy Minister Dang Hoang Giang emphasized that the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime in Hanoi, themed "Combating Cybercrime - Sharing Responsibility - Looking to the Future", will be held in Hanoi on October 25-26. It "will lay the foundation for a global United Nations document in the field of cybercrime prevention, similar to the United Nations Conventions on Transnational Organized Crime signed in 2000 and the Convention against Corruption signed in 2003".
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| Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang answers questions from reporters at the press conference. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
The Deputy Foreign Minister believes that the Hanoi Convention "promises to become a legal tool for member countries to cooperate in combating cybercrime globally, creating a new forum for countries to directly interact, exchange, and prevent cybercrime, even among nations with different systems, values, and legal frameworks".
"This is also an extremely important occasion for Vietnam, the Government of Vietnam, and the State of Vietnam to affirm its position and demonstrate its responsibility in promoting cybersecurity initiatives for a safe, healthy, and sustainable cyberspace," Deputy Foreign Minister Giang stated.
According to the Deputy Minister, as of October 6, Vietnam has received confirmations of participation from nearly 100 countries and over 100 international and regional organizations. It is expected that President Luong Cuong and UN Secretary-General António Guterres will speak at the opening session of the signing ceremony.
Responding to reporters' questions about the advantages, challenges, and contributions of Vietnam to the Hanoi Convention, Deputy Foreign Minister Giang shared that during the negotiation process, Vietnam made significant contributions to the Convention's content, which were welcomed by the international community. These include principles ensuring national sovereignty in cyberspace, international cooperation, and consideration based on the capabilities of countries during international cooperation, taking into account the conditions and circumstances of each nation. These contributions by Vietnam have been recognized by the international community.
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| Reporters working at the press conference. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
Additionally, Vietnam has been very active in coordinating and leading discussions and negotiations on the Convention's provisions. Vietnam successfully chaired negotiations on several crucial articles of the convention.
Vietnam's positive contributions ensure the Convention aligns with Vietnam's interests and legal regulations while affirming Vietnam's role as an active and responsible member of the international community.
The signing ceremony will be held on October 25, one day before the 80th anniversary of the United Nations' founding (October 24).
Deputy Foreign Minister Giang noted that Secretary-General António Guterres highly values this event and has agreed to attend the signing ceremony on the occasion of the United Nations' 80th anniversary. This demonstrates the United Nations' regard for this Convention and its recognition of Vietnam's position, role, and contributions to the United Nations and the international community.
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| Representatives of foreign diplomatic missions, international and Vietnamese reporters at the press conference. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
According to Deputy Foreign Minister Giang, the recognition of Hanoi in the text of the Convention reflects the international community's acknowledgment of Vietnam's contributions during the Convention's development process. This recognition is not only for this Convention but also for Vietnam's role in contributing to the development of international legal norms and regulations, creating a progressive legal framework that ensures relations and cooperation between countries are conducted on a mutually beneficial basis to address global issues.
"I believe these are extremely important meanings, contributing to affirming and strengthening Vietnam's role and position in international organizations and multilateral forums in the past and in the future," the Deputy Foriegn Minister affirmed.
Vietnam aims to build a cyberspace for peace and development
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| Major General Le Xuan Minh, Director of the Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department of the Ministry of Public Security, answers reporters' questions at the press conference. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
At the press conference, providing additional information on the cybercrime situation in Vietnam, Major General Le Xuan Minh noted that cybercrime in Vietnam has recently become more complex in scale, nature, and impact. It is estimated that over 100,000 incidents related to cybercrime occurred last year.
According to Major General Le Xuan Minh, cybercriminal groups are shifting from small, simple attacks to organized, highly international attacks targeting critical national systems and enterprises holding significant roles in the economy. Additionally, online fraud is becoming more complex, particularly crimes involving collaboration and connections between countries.
Fraudulent activities are a major concern and threat, significantly affecting countries worldwide.
The Director of the Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department of the Ministry of Public Security emphasized: "We have implemented many measures and conducted numerous international cooperation activities with police and law enforcement agencies from various countries to jointly combat these types of crimes.
We hope that the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime in Hanoi will be signed and ratified by countries, creating a new legal framework for global cooperation in combating cybercrime, sharing crime information, sharing signs of crimes, and collaborating in criminal investigations, asset recovery, and extradition."
"We always aim to build a cyberspace where countries worldwide can use it for peaceful purposes and common development," Major General Le Xuan Minh stated.
