The Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, known as the Hanoi Convention, left a strong impression on international delegates for its professionalism and solemn organization, marking a successful debut that underscores Vietnam’s growing capability to host major global events.

Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), said the journey to the signing of the convention has been long and challenging, involving more than 420 hours of formal negotiations and countless hours of informal discussions, with input from 160 stakeholders.

General Lương Tam Quang, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, held a series of bilateral meetings with foreign guests in the capital city on Sunday.

President Lula da Silva affirmed that he attaches special importance to relations with Việt Nam, expressing his desire and determination to further deepen the Việt Nam - Brazil Strategic Partnership

In his opening remarks, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warmly welcomed ASEAN leaders, partners, and friends from across the continents to the 47th ASEAN Summit.

Vice President of Ecuador Maria Jose Pinto Gonzalez Artigas has hailed Vietnam’s leadership role in the global anti-cybercrime efforts as the Southeast Asian country was selected as the host of the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention).

Vice President of Ecuador Maria Jose Pinto Gonzalez Artigas has hailed Vietnam’s leadership role in the global anti-cybercrime efforts as the Southeast Asian country was selected as the host of the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention).

The guidance demanded thoroughly disseminating the outcomes of the 13th meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee to all Party committees and organisations, agencies, units, and Party members across the political system.

Regarding cooperation between the UK and Việt Nam in this field, British Ambassador to Việt Nam Iain Frew said that the two sides have worked very closely together, with cooperation between their law enforcement agencies very important.

Regarding the working and election regulations of the 14th National Party Congress, the Party Central Committee emphasised that issuing and effectively implementing these rules is crucial for the congress’s success.

Vietnamese Minister of Justice Nguyễn Hải Ninh highlighted that the adoption of the Hanoi Convention marks a historic milestone in international efforts to combat cybercrime, coming 25 years after the UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (the Palermo Convention) was adopted in 2000.

Timor-Leste gained independence in 2002, becoming the first sovereign nation of the 21st century. Since then, joining ASEAN has remained one of its top foreign policy priorities.

Once ratified, countries need to operationalise the agreement and integrate its provisions into local legislation because fighting cybercrime means working together between countries.

Nguyễn Quang Dũng, Deputy Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Việt Nam, stressed that Việt Nam has taken comprehensive measures to address cyber threats.

At the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Chair of ASEAN 2025, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh leads the high-level delegation to the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh led the Vietnamese delegation to the summits, continuing to affirm Vietnam's active participation and responsible contributions to the overall success of the events.

The opening of the signing of the Hanoi Convention coincides with the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations on October 24, 1945, adding deeper significance to the event.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Kuala Lumpur in the early hours of October 26 to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings from October 25–28 at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Vietnam has been actively supporting the United Nations’ reform process, and the UN strongly encourages the Southeast Asian nation to continue voicing its support for efforts to make the organisation more effective, efficient, and responsive to global challenges.

During his three-day stay in Kuala Lumpur, PM Phạm Minh Chính is scheduled to attend and deliver remarks at sessions of the 47th ASEAN Summit; take part in the ASEAN Awards Ceremony and the signing ceremony of the Declaration on Timor-Leste’s Admission to ASEAN