The opening ceremony of the United Nations Hanoi Convention on Cybercrime, themed “Fighting Cybercrime – Sharing Responsibility – Towards the Future,” will be held from October 25 to 26 in Hanoi City.

The President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Luong Cuong, will preside over the Convention’s opening ceremony alongside the participation of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and many senior leaders from countries, regional, and international organizations.

It is expected that the framework of the Convention’s opening ceremony will include a High-Level Plenary Session, High-Level Roundtable Discussions, and side conferences on international cooperation for the prevention of cybercrime.

The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, emphasized the necessity of a social media ban for youth development.

The President affirmed that over the past 80 years, the United Nations has always embodied the common aspiration of humanity for peace, cooperation, and development, based on universal values of human rights, national independence, equality, democracy, and social progress.

US President Donald Trump did not hesitate to criticize the United Nations, European allies, and global policies during his speech on the exact occasion of the organization’s 80th anniversary.

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United Nations

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after World War II to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations. Headquartered in New York City, it provides a forum for its 193 member states to address global issues such as human rights, development, and international law. Its founding was a direct response to the failures of its predecessor, the League of Nations, with the aim of preventing another such conflict.

Hanoi Convention

The Hanoi Convention is a major international diplomatic agreement signed in 2016, officially known as the Convention on the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications in Asia and the Pacific. Adopted at a UNESCO conference in Hanoi, Vietnam, its purpose is to facilitate academic mobility and improve the quality of higher education across the region by establishing a framework for the mutual recognition of qualifications.

Hanoi City

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, boasts a history spanning over a thousand years, originally established as the capital of the Đại Việt kingdom in 1010. The city’s rich heritage is visible in its well-preserved French colonial architecture in the Old Quarter and ancient sites like the Temple of Literature. Today, it serves as a vibrant cultural and political center, blending its long history with modern development.

Socialist Republic of Vietnam

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a Southeast Asian nation with a long history of resistance against foreign rule, culminating in its independence from France in 1954 and reunification after the Vietnam War in 1975. It is a one-party state governed by the Communist Party of Vietnam, which has led the country’s significant economic growth and development in recent decades. Culturally, Vietnam is renowned for its rich heritage, including ancient temples, vibrant cuisine, and traditions influenced by both indigenous and Chinese cultures.

United Nations Secretary-General

The United Nations Secretary-General is the chief administrative officer of the United Nations, not a physical place or cultural site. The role was established in 1945 with the founding of the UN, and the Secretary-General acts as a global diplomat and spokesperson for the organization’s goals of peace and security. The position is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council for a five-year, renewable term.

Australia

Australia is a continent-nation with a rich Indigenous history spanning over 65,000 years. Modern Australia began with British colonization in 1788, which led to the establishment of six colonies that federated into a single nation in 1901. It is known for its unique wildlife, diverse landscapes, and a multicultural society shaped by centuries of immigration.

European allies

“European allies” refers to the collective military and political partnerships among European nations, most notably through organizations like NATO and the European Union. This alliance system was largely forged in the aftermath of World War II to promote collective security, stability, and economic cooperation, particularly as a counterbalance during the Cold War. Today, it remains a cornerstone of transatlantic security and European political integration.