Attending a workshop held at the U.N. headquarters in New York on February 19 by the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the U.N., in collaboration with the Australian Delegation and the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), they noted their efforts to complete internal procedures for the early signing and ratification of the Convention.
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At the workshop held at the U.N. headquarters in New York by the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the U.N. |
In his opening remarks, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Delegation, stressed that in the context of increasingly complex global cybersecurity and the rising threats in cyberspace, which directly impact the security and development of all nations, the U.N.'s adoption of the Hanoi Convention is of special importance, as it creates a global legal framework for international cooperation in combating cybercrime.
Giang took this occasion to thank all countries that supported the selection of Hanoi as the signing venue at the U.N. General Assembly session in December 2024. He also affirmed that Vietnam will continue to work closely with UNODC, the U.N. Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), and member countries to accelerate its entry into force and ensure its effective implementation in the future.
UNODC and OLA representatives asserted their continued support for Vietnam, and provided information about the negotiation process, the key contents of the Convention, and the necessary procedures that need to be completed before the signing.
At the event, representatives from Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of National Defense, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs also provided updates on the preparation work. They emphasized that, in addition to the signing ceremony and official discussion sessions, there will be diverse activities, allowing governments, businesses, and relevant organizations to connect, enhance dialogues, and cooperate in addressing cybersecurity challenges. Through these activities, Vietnam aims to carry forward its role as a responsible member and reliable partner of the international community.
The Hanoi Convention, comprising nine chapters and 71 articles, was officially adopted by the U.N. General Assembly on December 24, 2024.
According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, this is a well-deserved achievement after nearly five years of tireless negotiations by Vietnam and other U.N. member states. As the first treaty on transnational crime adopted under the U.N. framework in 20 years, this convention opens a new chapter in international cooperation with significant implications.
Source: VNA