FCDO publishes statement on signing the UN Convention against Cybercrime
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has published the UK’s national speech delivered by its Cyber Director, Andrew Whittaker, at the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi. The UK formally signed the Convention, reaffirming its commitment to international cooperation in addressing cybercrime. The speech outlined the UK’s strategic aim to reduce cybercrime risks by 2030 and emphasised the need for a coordinated global response involving governments, law enforcement, civil society, and the private sector. It also made clear that the UK will only engage with States that uphold the Convention’s human rights safeguards, which are considered essential for building trust and enabling effective collaboration.