Accra: 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.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Vietnamese President Luong Cuong addressed the high-level opening ceremony, highlighting Vietnam’s hosting of the signing ceremony and its position as the first country to sign the Hanoi Convention. He emphasized that this action demonstrates Vietnam’s 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 participated in the signing of the convention at an official ceremony organized by the UN Office of Legal Affairs. The UN Secretary-General remarked that the true power of the convention would lie in converting signatures into tangible action.

Through the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the Secretariat of the convention, and the UN Office of Legal Affairs, the UN plans to assist countries in bringing the treaty into force, building capacity, strengthening investigations, and deepening cooperation across borders.