Son affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of supporting and promoting multilateralism and international cooperation to address global challenges, thereby contributing to peace and international security. He appreciated the U.N.’s and UNODC’s efforts in assisting countries in combating various forms of crime, including drug trafficking, money laundering, and human trafficking.
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Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son (right) and Ghada Waly, U.N. Under-Secretary-General and Director-General, in Hanoi on October 21 (Photo: baochinhphu.vn) |
Highlighting the positive outcomes of Vietnam–UNODC cooperation, the Deputy PM expressed a wish to further deepen the partnership through concrete projects and initiatives. He called on UNODC to continue supporting Vietnam in promoting the signing and early enforcement of the Hanoi Convention.
Son also noted that Vietnam would actively consider participating in UNODC programs that help developing countries implement the convention, such as the initiative to establish a regional cybersecurity capacity-building centre in the Asia-Pacific.
He particularly valued the two sides’ cooperation in drug prevention and control, within both bilateral and regional frameworks, notably under the Mekong cooperation mechanism. He suggested that UNODC explore opportunities to assist Vietnamese ministries and sectors in implementing projects under the National Target Program on Drug Prevention and Control.
For her part, Waly commended Vietnam’s strong commitment and responsible contribution to the global fight against cybercrime, drug-related crime, money laundering, and human trafficking. She welcomed Vietnam’s hosting of the convention signature opening ceremony, praising the efforts of Vietnamese authorities in preparing for the event.
She affirmed that UNODC would continue close cooperation with Vietnam to encourage more countries to ratify and effectively implement the convention. She also welcomed Vietnam’s initiative to establish a regional training center on cybercrime, pledging UNODC’s support for its formation and operation.
She underlined UNODC’s commitment to further enhancing cooperation and exchanges with Vietnam and regional partners in crime prevention, effectively implementing existing agreements and initiatives, and exploring new strategies, agreements and initiatives.
Source: VNA