On the morning of October 25, the Opening Ceremony and Summit of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) was solemnly held at the National Convention Center, Hanoi.
Politburo member and President Luong Cuong chaired the ceremony with the participation of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Also attending the ceremony were Politburo members: Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Internal Affairs Commission Phan Dinh Trac; Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics Nguyen Xuan Thang; Minister of Public Security, General Luong Tam Quang; and leaders and high-ranking representatives of about 110 countries and many international organizations; of which 60 countries sent representatives to sign the treaty.
Speaking at the ceremony, President Luong Cuong affirmed that this is an event of historical significance, starting an era of global cooperation in cyberspace, not only marking the birth of a global legal tool, but also affirming the persistent vitality of multilateralism, where countries overcome differences, are ready to shoulder responsibility together for the common interests of peace, security, stability and development.
The President emphasized that the Hanoi Convention sends three clear messages, with profound and lasting significance to the world. That is: Affirming the commitment to shaping order, ensuring safety and security in cyberspace on the basis of international law; promoting the spirit of sharing, accompanying and supporting each other; emphasizing the highest goal of all efforts is for the people, so that technology serves life, development brings opportunities for everyone and no one is left behind in the global digitalization process.
President Luong Cuong affirmed that the three messages clearly demonstrate the core spirit of the Hanoi Convention, which is also the motto that Vietnam is determined to pursue in the process of international integration, taking law as the foundation, taking cooperation as the driving force, taking the people as the subject, the center and goal of all efforts.
The President emphasized that with its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation and development, multilateralization and diversification, being an active, active, trustworthy and responsible member of the international community, hosting the Opening Ceremony and being the first country to sign the Hanoi Convention is a testament to Vietnam's strong commitment to the rule of law, fully fulfilling international obligations and contributing to strengthening global legal order in cyberspace.
President Luong Cuong called on member states to soon ratify the Convention, so that this document can soon take effect, firmly establishing a fair, inclusive and rule-based digital order.
Speaking at the ceremony, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres thanked host country Vietnam for its pioneering role, connectivity and international organization capacity, and affirmed that Hanoi is a city that demonstrates the spirit of the digital age - innovation, dynamism and connectivity.
Secretary General Guterres assessed the Hanoi Convention as the first global criminal justice treaty in more than two decades, creating a common legal framework for countries to coordinate against cybercrime.
The UN Secretary-General called on countries to promptly ratify and implement the Convention, turning commitments into concrete actions to ensure global network safety, and affirmed that the United Nations will accompany countries through the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Legal Office (OLA) to support capacity building and cooperation programs between countries.
Secretary General Guterres emphasized that when signing this treaty, everyone must lay the foundation for a safe cyberspace, respecting human rights and serving peace, security and prosperity for everyone.
