The 72 signatories of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime so far come from Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
With 72 signatories over the two-day conference, the treaty establishes a solid legal foundation for international cooperation, reaffirming the value of multilateralism, equal dialogue and respect for national sovereignty to ensure that cyberspace truly serves peace, fairness and sustainable growth.
Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Phạm Thế Tùng stressed that transnational crime continues to pose a serious threat to global security and sovereignty, with cybercrime emerging as a particularly dangerous challenge because of its borderless nature.
Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), said the journey to the signing of the convention has been long and challenging, involving more than 420 hours of formal negotiations and countless hours of informal discussions, with input from 160 stakeholders.
General Lương Tam Quang, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, held a series of bilateral meetings with foreign guests in the capital city on Sunday.
President Lula da Silva affirmed that he attaches special importance to relations with Việt Nam, expressing his desire and determination to further deepen the Việt Nam - Brazil Strategic Partnership
In his opening remarks, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warmly welcomed ASEAN leaders, partners, and friends from across the continents to the 47th ASEAN Summit.
Regarding cooperation between the UK and Việt Nam in this field, British Ambassador to Việt Nam Iain Frew said that the two sides have worked very closely together, with cooperation between their law enforcement agencies very important.
Regarding the working and election regulations of the 14th National Party Congress, the Party Central Committee emphasised that issuing and effectively implementing these rules is crucial for the congress’s success.
Vietnamese Minister of Justice Nguyễn Hải Ninh highlighted that the adoption of the Hanoi Convention marks a historic milestone in international efforts to combat cybercrime, coming 25 years after the UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (the Palermo Convention) was adopted in 2000.
The collection of digital and electronic evidence poses increasing challenges for law enforcement forces worldwide, requiring a unified legal framework to investigate, freeze, and confiscate assets effectively.
Once ratified, countries need to operationalise the agreement and integrate its provisions into local legislation because fighting cybercrime means working together between countries.
Nguyễn Quang Dũng, Deputy Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Việt Nam, stressed that Việt Nam has taken comprehensive measures to address cyber threats.
The opening of the signing of the Hanoi Convention coincides with the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations on October 24, 1945, adding deeper significance to the event.
During his three-day stay in Kuala Lumpur, PM Phạm Minh Chính is scheduled to attend and deliver remarks at sessions of the 47th ASEAN Summit; take part in the ASEAN Awards Ceremony and the signing ceremony of the Declaration on Timor-Leste’s Admission to ASEAN
Expressing his joy and deep affection for Việt Nam, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he greatly admires Việt Nam's struggles for independence and reunification, as well as its impressive socio-economic progress and double-digit growth target for the coming years.
Taking place from October 25–28, the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings are the most important and extensive events of Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship this year, drawing the participation of leaders from bloc member states, Timor-Leste, and partner countries.
The sideline discussion aimed to foster a multi-dimensional dialogue to put into practice the spirit of the Hanoi Convention, focusing on safeguarding vulnerable groups – particularly children and young people – from increasingly complex forms of cybercrime.
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