State President Lương Cường delivers welcoming remarks to delegations attending the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention. — VNA/VNS Photo Lâm Khánh

HÀ NỘI — State President Lương Cường hosted a banquet in Hà Nội on Saturday evening for delegates attending the signing ceremony and high-level conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, known as the Hanoi Convention.

The signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention, taking place on October 25–26, marks a significant step in global efforts to strengthen international cooperation and ensure security and safety in cyberspace. Nearly 70 countries and organisations have so far signed the convention. The UN’s decision to select Hà Nội as the venue highlights a milestone in Việt Nam’s multilateral diplomacy and nearly 50 years of Việt Nam–UN partnership.

In his remarks, President Cường warmly welcomed heads of delegations from member states and international organisations to Việt Nam, expressing appreciation for their participation in the historic event despite a busy day of meetings.

State President Lương Cường raises a toast to welcome heads of delegations attending the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention. — VNA/VNS Photo

The President said delegates coming to Hà Nội, a capital city with a thousand years of history, could feel the harmony between tradition and modernity, where the enduring values of heritage meet the vibrant rhythm of contemporary life. "Today’s Hà Nội embodies innovation, dynamism, and aspirations for progress in the digital era," he noted.

He underscored that the memorable moments of the signing ceremony had made the Hanoi Convention a new landmark in Việt Nam’s journey of integration, and for Hà Nội itself, a city where the past is preserved, the present is connected, and the future is unfolding through technology and knowledge.

"While the world is linked by billions of digital connections, trust remains the most powerful 'wireless signal' binding nations together. Behind every negotiation and legal text, what endures most are sincerity, trust, and friendship," he said.

State President Lương Cường with heads of delegations attending the signing ceremony of the Hanoi Convention. — VNA/VNS Photo

He affirmed that these values brought delegates and distinguished guests to Hà Nội to jointly shape a secure, inclusive, and humane digital future, to open a new chapter of cooperation where commitments are translated into concrete actions and trust is strengthened through practical steps, ensuring the convention soon takes effect in real life. — VNA/VNS