Deputy Minister of Public Security Pham The Tung speaks at a press conference on the signing of the UN Convention against Cybercrime, October 26, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

72 countries signed the Convention in these two days, Deputy Minister of Public Security Pham The Tung said at a press conference on Sunday.

The widespread participation demonstrated global support - 19 countries from Asia-Pacific, 21 from Africa, 19 from the European Union, and 12 from Latin America, he noted. “According to the United Nations, this was one of the largest signing ceremonies of the past decade," he noted.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu speaks to the press. (Photo: VOV)

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu said the Hanoi Convention has special significance as cybersecurity has become a global concern. The Convention marks a turning point in efforts to combat cybercrime, promote digital governance, and strengthen multilateral cooperation.

"Hosting this milestone event elevates Vietnam’s international standing and gives Hanoi a new identity - a center for international efforts to combat cybercrime. With this event, Vietnam has demonstrated its policy of going beyond participation by taking the lead in shaping discussions at multilateral forums, particularly those concerning the digital future and global digital governance frameworks," said Deputy Minister Vu. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security will accelerate the process of ratifying and incorporating the Convention’s provisions into national law, ensuring consistency with Vietnam’s legal system, and at the same time promoting bilateral and multilateral cooperation in cybersecurity.