Hanoi (VNA) - The United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, also known as the Hanoi Convention, will truly become a beacon guiding global cooperation on cybersecurity, leading the world toward the goal of “technology for humanity, digitalisation for peace,” Politburo member, Minister of Public Security Gen. Luong Tam Quang affirmed on October 26.
Delivering the closing remarks at the Hanoi Convention signing ceremony and high-level conference held in the Vietnamese capital city of Hanoi, Quang confirmed that the opening for signature was a great success, with representatives from 72 countries signing to join the convention.
Alongside the ceremony, the high-level conference featured vibrant side discussions and events, offering profound insights that vividly reflected the global landscape of cybercrime, the efforts of each nation, organisation, and individual, as well as the urgent need to strengthen international cooperation in this field. In addition, it put forward numerous proposals, initiatives, and commitments to effectively implement the Hanoi Convention, aiming to bring about significant progress in the prevention and combat of cybercrime in the coming time.
The minister emphasised three key points of consensus. First, he stated that the convention represents a historic and strategic milestone, reflecting the shared vision, responsibility, joint efforts, and spirit of cooperation within the international community for a safe, trustworthy cyberspace, for humanity, peace, and sustainable development. It establishes a legal foundation for international collaboration while reaffirming the importance of multilateral cooperation, equal dialogue, and respect for national sovereignty, ensuring that cyberspace truly becomes an environment that serves peace, justice, and sustainable growth.
Second, the presence of numerous countries, international organisations, institutions, and individuals at the signing ceremony demonstrated the solidarity, sense of responsibility, political will, and strong determination of the international community in the fight against cybercrime. It also opened up new opportunities to enhance cooperation, strengthen mutual trust, and promote the common progress of humankind.
Last, the adoption of the convention by consensus and the successful organisation of the signing ceremony in Hanoi reaffirmed the central role of the UN in fostering international cooperation to address global challenges. It also reflected the trust and confidence of the UN and the international community in Vietnam’s role, credibility, capacity, and responsibility, particularly that of the Ministry of Public Security, in tackling global issues, first and foremost ensuring cybersecurity for a safe, humane, and sustainable cyberspace.
For a safe, just, and humane digital future, the minister appealed to countries, organisations, and businesses to strengthen cooperation and effectively implement the Hanoi Convention through solidarity and strategic trust, as well as a spirit of responsibility, sharing of experience, technology, and resources, particularly in supporting developing countries.
Vietnam, backed by its legal framework and national strategies, is firmly committed to fully, seriously, and responsibly fulfilling its obligations under the convention, strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation, and coordinating actions with other member states in combating cybercrime, he affirmed, adding that the country hopes that the signing ceremony will mark a historic milestone, ushering in a new era of cooperation in the global effort to safeguard peace, stability, and sustainable development for humanity.
Speaking at the closing session, John Brandolino, Director for the Division for Treaty Affairs at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), stated that the negotiation of the convention is only the beginning. Now, the task for all countries is to work together toward the next milestone — bringing the convention into force./.
