Libya has officially signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, becoming one of 60 countries to endorse the landmark agreement during a ceremony held on Sunday in Hanoi, Vietnam.
The Libyan delegation, led by Abdullah Gaderboh, Chairman of the Administrative Control Authority, represented the nation at the event attended by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and other international dignitaries.
The convention, adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2024, will take effect 90 days after 40 countries have ratified it, establishing the first comprehensive global legal framework to address cyber threats and digital transnational crimes.
The agreement seeks to strengthen international collaboration in combating cybercrime by enhancing the exchange of electronic evidence, fostering technical cooperation, and improving capacity-building initiatives, particularly for developing nations.
By signing the convention, Libya signals its commitment to strengthening digital governance, safeguarding critical information infrastructure, and aligning with global standards to curb cyber threats that undermine national and international security.
