On February 6, at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in Vienna, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) held an information consultation with delegations of member countries on the UN Convention against Cybercrime and its implementation, along with plans for negotiating the Convention's Protocol.
The event attracted the participation of representatives of many member countries and international representatives, with the aim of clarifying the procedures for signing and ratifying documents, introducing the Convention Signing Ceremony in Hanoi and promoting global cooperation in dealing with cybercrime.
At the information consultation session, Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang, representing the Vietnamese Government , affirmed Vietnam's strong commitment to the fight against cybercrime.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang emphasized that Vietnam always considers cybercrime prevention as one of the priorities in national security policy and has actively participated in the negotiation process of the Convention.
Vietnam will host the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime in 2025, a year that will mark many of the country's major holidays.
According to Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang, this event not only affirms Vietnam's role in the international community but also promotes global cooperation, especially in the Asia- Pacific region, where cybercrime is on the rise.
Vietnam is coordinating with UNODC to prepare infrastructure and logistics in Hanoi to ensure the signing ceremony takes place smoothly and safely.
The Ambassador expressed his wish to receive support from member countries and stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in responding to cyber security threats. The event promises to be an important step forward in strengthening international cooperation and addressing global cyber security challenges.
At the event, UNODC also announced that the UN Convention against Cybercrime is being reviewed and translated into the six official languages of the UN. Once completed, the Convention will be published on the UNODC website as soon as possible for countries and stakeholders to easily access.
According to regulations, after 2 years from the adoption of the Convention at the UN General Assembly (December 2024), the UN Special Committee, the body responsible for developing the Convention, will be empowered to chair discussions on the next steps in negotiating the Protocol of the Convention.
The discussion is expected to be launched in early 2026, with the aim of providing more specific legal measures and enhancing international cooperation in tackling transnational cybercrime.
Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/lhq-se-to-chuc-le-ky-cong-uoc-ve-chong-toi-pham-mang-tai-viet-nam.html
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