Signing Ceremony's closing session: Enhancing effective cooperation in implementing the Hanoi Convention
WVR - On the afternoon of October 26, in Hanoi, the Closing Session of the Signing Ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) took place at the National Convention Centre. General Luong Tam Quang, Member of the Politburo, Minister of Public Security of Vietnam, delivered the closing speech at the event.
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| General, Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang speaking at the Closing Session of the United Nations Signing Ceremony on Countering Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention). (Photo: Thanh Long) |
Three consensus outcomes
Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang stated that over two days, the Signing Ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime was conducted solemnly and successfully, with representatives from 72 countries registering to participate in the Convention.
Alongside the Signing Ceremony, the high-level conference included lively discussions and side events, with insightful opinions reflecting the global cybercrime situation. It highlighted the efforts of each nation, organization, and individual, and the urgent need to enhance international cooperation in combating cybercrime. Many proposals and commitments were made to effectively implement the Hanoi Convention, aiming for significant progress in cybercrime prevention in the near future.
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| General, Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang calls on countries, organizations, and enterprises to enhance cooperation for effective implementation of the Hanoi Convention. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
Through the Signing Ceremony and the high-level conference, in addition to the significant achievement of countries signing the Hanoi Convention, Minister Luong Tam Quang emphasized three consensus outcomes:
Firstly, all parties agreed that the Hanoi Convention is a strategic and historic step, reflecting the vision, responsibility, and collective effort of the international community for a safe, reliable cyberspace for humanity, peace, and sustainable development.
The Hanoi Convention has established a legal foundation for international cooperation, affirming the value of multilateral collaboration, equal dialogue, and respect for national sovereignty to ensure cyberspace becomes a peaceful, fair, and sustainable environment.
Secondly, the presence of numerous countries, international organizations, and individuals at the Signing Ceremony demonstrates the solidarity, responsibility, political will, and strong determination of the international community in the fight against cybercrime. It opens up new opportunities to enhance cooperation, build trust, and promote the common progress of humanity.
Thirdly, the unanimous adoption of the Convention and the successful organization of the Signing Ceremony in Hanoi reaffirm the central role of the United Nations, strengthening international cooperation to address global challenges.
It also reflects the United Nations' trust in Vietnam's role, reputation, capability, and responsibility, particularly the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam, in addressing global issues, primarily protecting cybersecurity "for a fair, humane, and sustainable cyberspace".
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| A large number of delegates attended the Closing Session of the Signing Ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention). (Photo: Thanh Long) |
For a safe, fair, and humane digital future, Minister Luong Tam Quang urged and called on countries, organizations, and enterprises to enhance cooperation for effective implementation of the Hanoi Convention through solidarity and strategic trust, with a spirit of responsibility, sharing experiences, technology, and resources, especially supporting developing countries.
“Consistently pursuing an independent, self-reliant foreign policy, being a friend, a reliable partner, and a responsible member of the international community; with special emphasis on cybersecurity and combating cybercrime as prerequisites for protecting digital sovereignty, privacy, human rights, and social trust in the digital age, with existing legal systems and national strategies, Vietnam commits to fully, seriously, and responsibly fulfilling obligations under the Convention, enhancing bilateral and multilateral cooperation, and coordinating actions with member countries in combating cybercrime,” Minister Luong Tam Quang emphasized.
Vietnam firmly believes that the Signing Ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime will be a historic milestone, opening a new era of cooperation in efforts to protect peace, stability, and sustainable development for humanity. The Hanoi Convention will truly become a beacon guiding global cooperation on cybersecurity, leading the world towards the goal of "Technology for humanity, digitalization for peace".
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| Mr. John Brandolino, Director of the Treaty Affairs Division at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), noted that negotiating the Convention is just the beginning. Now, the task for countries is to move together towards the next milestone – the Convention coming into effect. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
The Hanoi Convention opens up a safer and fairer future for everyone
According to Mr. John Brandolino, Director of the Treaty Affairs Division at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the two-day Signing Ceremony and high-level conference marked the final stage of a journey that began in 2019 when the United Nations General Assembly established a special committee to negotiate this new convention.
The negotiation process is recognized as one of the most comprehensive and inclusive efforts in the history of the United Nations, and the conference and signing ceremony continued that spirit.
According to Mr. John Brandolino, the high-level discussions, roundtable discussions, side events, and exhibitions enriched the exchanges of the event. The message from the discussions is: The Hanoi Convention opens up a safer and fairer future for everyone – both in the real world and in cyberspace.
However, Mr. John Brandolino noted, “negotiating the Convention is just the beginning. Now, the task for countries is to move together towards the next milestone – the Convention coming into effect.”
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| Ms. Faouzia Boumaiza Mebarki, Ambassador, Chair of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime Negotiation Committee, appreciated the achievements of the event. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
Ms. Faouzia Boumaiza Mebarki, Ambassador, Chair of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime Negotiation Committee, expressed gratitude to member states, observer states, United Nations organizations, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector for collectively achieving this notable result – thanks to inclusivity, broad representation, and a spirit of collective work.
