Vietnam’s Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang reaffirmed the country’s commitment to combating cybercrime during a UN consultation on the Cybercrime Convention in Vienna. Vietnam aims to host a signing ceremony for the convention in 2025, promoting global cooperation against cyber threats. The UNODC is translating the convention into six languages, preparing for broader accessibility. Vietnam emphasizes international collaboration to address cybersecurity challenges, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has reinforced the country’s commitment to fighting cybercrime at an information consultation on the UN Cybercrime Convention held in Vienna, Austria on February 6. The event aimed to outline the signing procedures and promote international collaboration against cybercrime, emphasizing Vietnam’s active participation in the negotiations for the convention.
Hoang underscored that preventing cybercrime is a priority within Vietnam’s national security policy, as the country actively engages in the negotiation of the convention. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) indicated that the convention’s current review includes translations into six official UN languages, with plans for broader dissemination upon its finalization.
The UN Special Committee will discuss next steps for the Protocol negotiations, anticipated to commence in early 2026, two years after the convention’s adoption by the UN General Assembly. Vietnam will host a signing ceremony in 2025, coinciding with both the United Nations’ 80th anniversary and Vietnam’s national celebrations, marking a significant assertion of Vietnam’s role in the international community.
Vietnam is coordinating with UNODC to prepare for the signing ceremony in Hanoi, emphasizing the necessity of international cooperation in cybersecurity. Ambassador Hoang expressed the hope for global support from member states, viewing the signing as a milestone for enhancing collaboration in addressing cybersecurity threats, particularly within the Asia-Pacific region.
Vietnam is actively participating in international efforts to combat cybercrime, reflecting its commitment to enhancing national security and global collaboration. The UN Cybercrime Convention is central to these efforts, aiming to establish legal frameworks and facilitate cooperation between nations in addressing transnational cybercrime. The upcoming signing ceremony signifies an important moment for Vietnam as it seeks to bolster its role in international cybersecurity initiatives and foster stronger ties with countries facing similar challenges.
Vietnam’s reaffirmation of its commitment to combating cybercrime demonstrates its proactive approach to national security and international collaboration. Hosting the upcoming signing ceremony for the UN Cybercrime Convention signifies a pivotal step in enhancing global cooperation within the Asia-Pacific region against the growing threats of cybercrime. The ongoing negotiation process and the anticipated Protocol negotiations underscore the need for coordinated international responses to cybersecurity threats.
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