Hanoi: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahid Jalalzadeh, who traveled to Vietnam to participate in the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, delivered a speech at the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Jalalzadeh expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Vietnam for their hospitality and organization of the Hanoi Convention. He also acknowledged the United Nations Secretariat for its support in facilitating the process. In his speech, Jalalzadeh highlighted the rapid advancements in information and communication technologies, noting that while they provide development opportunities, they also facilitate cybercrimes, posing threats to national sovereignty, security, economies, infrastructure, and individual privacy.

Jalalzadeh emphasized the importance of international cooperation among United Nations Member States, stating that the Convention on Cybercrime represents a significant step towards establishing a global framework for combating cybercrime. He noted Iran’s active role in the negotiations, aiming to create an effective legal framework to combat crimes related to information technologies and protect public morality.

Despite differing views on some provisions of the Convention, Jalalzadeh acknowledged that its ratification is a useful step towards combating cybercrime through international cooperation. He stressed the need to address challenges that hinder such cooperation, specifically pointing out that unilateral coercive measures violate international law and the United Nations Charter.

Jalalzadeh called for the removal of these obstacles to achieve the Convention’s objectives. He also highlighted the importance of providing technical assistance and capacity-building to developing countries based on their needs and priorities in combating cybercrime.