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.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm affirmed that, as an integral part of the international community, Việt Nam is proactively harnessing the potential of cyberspace and cyber-related technologies for development.
The trips were not only the first official visits by a Vietnamese Party leader to Finland since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1973 and to Bulgaria since 1990, but also the first by a General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) to the Nordic and Balkan regions.
Amid a rapidly changing and complex global and regional landscape, they agreed that the upcoming summits represent a crucial opportunity for ASEAN to reaffirm its solidarity and centrality, advance efforts toward building an inclusive and sustainable ASEAN Community, and strengthen partnerships with external partners.
Minister of Public Security Gen. Lương Tam Quang and Ghada Waly, UN Under Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) agreed to continue promoting the existing cooperation mechanisms such as the Border Liaison Office (BLO) network to strengthen coordination against transnational crime.
State President Lương Cường underscored that the memorable moments of the signing ceremony have 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.
PM Phạm Minh Chính pledged that Việt Nam will fully and seriously fulfil its obligations, working hand in hand with other member states to implement the convention to ensure that no one is left behind in the digital era.
Welcoming the Việt Nam visit by the UN Secretary-General, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn expressed his belief that the trip will create new momentum for the Việt Nam – UN partnership, contributing to further strengthening their nearly 50-year cooperation for peace and development.
Deputy Minister of Public Security Phạm Thế Tùng said that Vietnamese authorities have stepped up public awareness campaigns to prevent online scams.
The UN Secretary-General expressed his strong expectation and confidence that Việt Nam will continue to uphold and promote its role, standing, and reputation to contribute to shaping a new structure of international relations, especially amid today’s rapidly changing and complex global political landscape.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm affirmed that Việt Nam is fully aware of its responsibility and stays ready to engage in addressing global challenges, including peacekeeping, conflict settlement, sustainable development, human rights protection, and climate change.
The expectation was shared at the first high-level plenary session within the framework of the Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention on Countering Cybercrime (The Hanoi Convention) that took place on Saturday afternoon in Hà Nội.
The Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, also known as the Hanoi Convention, is seen as a milestone in international cooperation toward building a global legal order in cyberspace.
State President Lương Cường proposed the two countries deepen economic connectivity, soon realise the target of US$20 billion in two-way trade, and double mutual investment within the next two to three years. He welcomed Australia’s investment in Việt Nam, which exceeded $3 billion in the first half of 2025.
The two leaders pledged to make breakthroughs in economic ties to match the level of their strong political relationship. Priorities include boosting bilateral trade, expanding infrastructure connectivity, and effectively rolling out strategic cooperation projects to drive long-term, sustainable, and mutually beneficial development.
The first high-level plenary session was held at the National Convention Center in Hà Nội on Saturday afternoon, as part of the Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (the Hanoi Convention).
As the impacts of cybercrime are felt globally, coordinated efforts between countries, especially through the UN Convention against Cybercrime, are crucial to make cyberspace safe and secure for all.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres attended a press conference on the Signing Ceremony and High-level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (the Hanoi Convention).
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