UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks at a press conference after the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi on October 25, 2025. Countries signed their first UN treaty targeting cybercrime in Hanoi on October 25, despite opposition from an unlikely band of tech companies and rights groups warning of expanded state surveillance. - Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP
HANOI (Xinhua): Vietnam on Saturday hosted the signing ceremony and high-level conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, also known as the Hanoi Convention, Vietnam News Agency reported.
Held under the theme "Countering Cybercrime - Sharing Responsibility - Securing Our Future," the event brought together UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, along with leaders and senior representatives from about 110 countries and numerous international organizations.
Addressing the high-level opening ceremony, Vietnamese President Luong Cuong said that Vietnam's hosting of the signing ceremony and its position as the first country to sign the Hanoi Convention demonstrate its strong commitment to the rule of law and the full implementation of international obligations, contributing to strengthening the global legal order in cyberspace.
Representatives from 60 countries and regions took part in the signing of the convention at an official ceremony organized by the UN Office of Legal Affairs.
The UN Secretary-General said the true power of the convention would lie in turning signatures into tangible action.
Through the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the Secretariat of the convention, and the UN Office of Legal Affairs, he said the UN would help countries bring the treaty into force, build capacity, strengthen investigations, and deepen cooperation across borders. - Xinhua
