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- 26 October 2025, 09:15
- The Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation
The second day of the Russian Prosecutor General's working visit to Hanoi began with a wreath-laying ceremony at the mausoleum of Vietnam's first President, Ho Chi Minh, located in Ba Dinh Square, where the country's independence was proclaimed on September 2, 1945.
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Greeting Nguyen Huy Tien, Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam, the head of the Russian supervisory agency thanked him for his hospitality and willingness to engage in meaningful and confidential dialogue.
"As Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin noted during his visit last year, the Russian-Vietnamese strategic partnership is developing steadily, in a spirit of equality, mutual respect, and consideration of mutual interests," said Aleksandr Gutsan. "In this regard, it is very gratifying that your country has been chosen as the venue for the signing ceremony of the UN Comprehensive Convention on Cybercrime." He emphasized that today in Hanoi, the culmination of five years of meticulous work was celebrated.
The Russian Prosecutor General stated that the Convention is the world's first global treaty aimed at combating the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes. It forms the legal basis for establishing and strengthening cooperation between law enforcement agencies in this area. The head of the Russian supervisory agency expressed confidence that a shared understanding of cybercrime-related issues will further strengthen relations between the competent authorities of Russia and Vietnam, including opening up new opportunities for cooperation between the prosecutorial services of the two countries in the face of criminal threats.
Aleksandr Gutsan recalled that the two countries' prosecutors' offices have established a rich, multifaceted dialogue: four joint cooperation programs have been successfully implemented, and Vietnamese prosecutors have repeatedly attended training at the Russian Prosecutor's Office University to enhance their skills. Furthermore, Russian prosecutors have given lectures in Hanoi on current law enforcement issues.
The head of the Russian supervisory agency proposed continuing joint activities to develop these and other areas of cooperation, reflecting them in the text of a new interdepartmental cooperation program, which is already being prepared.
Aleksandr Gutsan then thanked the staff of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for their assistance, prompt responses to requests for legal assistance, and active participation in the implementation of bilateral initiatives.
“I am confident that we will continue to expand the horizons of practical cooperation in key areas to ensure the rule of law and respect for citizens’ rights,” concluded the Prosecutor General of Russia.
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During a meeting with the Prosecutor General of Angola, Aleksandr Gutsan congratulated Hélder Fernando Pitta Grós and all his Angolan colleagues on the half-century anniversary of independence: "It is symbolic that, simultaneously with your people's liberation from colonial shackles, diplomatic relations were established between our countries, which have a rich history of cooperation and strong ties of friendship."
The head of the Russian supervisory agency noted that the active development of Russian-Angolan partnership in combating crime deserves special attention. He emphasized that the recently signed interagency memorandum and cooperation program, under which Angolan prosecutors will visit Moscow to exchange experiences in international anti-crime cooperation and the use of artificial intelligence in prosecutorial work, serve as practical evidence of this.
"Given today's challenges, our ability to combat transnational organized crime is crucial," said Aleksandr Gutsan. "Russia consistently advocates for strengthening the UN's central role in regulating international relations, and I am pleased to emphasize our united approach with the Republic of Angola on these issues."
The Russian Prosecutor General called the signing of the UN Convention against Cybercrime a historic step that will have a significant impact on strengthening security and law and order worldwide. He noted that the implementation of this initiative, the foundation of which was laid within the walls of the Russian Prosecutor General's Office, would not have been possible without the broad support of a number of countries, including Angola.
The head of the Russian supervisory agency proposed continuing the practice of coordinating joint actions at multilateral international forums, as stipulated by the signed Memorandum. "The next such opportunity will present itself in December of this year at the meeting of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption, which, at my instruction, will be attended by experts from the Prosecutor General's Office of Russia," stated Aleksandr Gutsan. "I believe such events open up new opportunities for exchanging best practices and protecting the interests of our countries."
In conclusion, the Russian Prosecutor General emphasized that he highly values the trusting, friendly relations and strong working ties between the supervisory agencies of the two countries.
The Prosecutor General's Office
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The Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation
26 October 2025, 09:15
In Hanoi, Aleksandr Gutsan held meetings with the Prosecutors General of Angola and Vietnam
The second day of the Russian Prosecutor General's working visit to Hanoi began with a wreath-laying ceremony at the mausoleum of Vietnam's first President, Ho Chi Minh, located in Ba Dinh Square, where the country's independence was proclaimed on September 2, 1945.
***
Greeting Nguyen Huy Tien, Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam, the head of the Russian supervisory agency thanked him for his hospitality and willingness to engage in meaningful and confidential dialogue.
"As Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin noted during his visit last year, the Russian-Vietnamese strategic partnership is developing steadily, in a spirit of equality, mutual respect, and consideration of mutual interests," said Aleksandr Gutsan. "In this regard, it is very gratifying that your country has been chosen as the venue for the signing ceremony of the UN Comprehensive Convention on Cybercrime." He emphasized that today in Hanoi, the culmination of five years of meticulous work was celebrated.
The Russian Prosecutor General stated that the Convention is the world's first global treaty aimed at combating the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes. It forms the legal basis for establishing and strengthening cooperation between law enforcement agencies in this area. The head of the Russian supervisory agency expressed confidence that a shared understanding of cybercrime-related issues will further strengthen relations between the competent authorities of Russia and Vietnam, including opening up new opportunities for cooperation between the prosecutorial services of the two countries in the face of criminal threats.
Aleksandr Gutsan recalled that the two countries' prosecutors' offices have established a rich, multifaceted dialogue: four joint cooperation programs have been successfully implemented, and Vietnamese prosecutors have repeatedly attended training at the Russian Prosecutor's Office University to enhance their skills. Furthermore, Russian prosecutors have given lectures in Hanoi on current law enforcement issues.
The head of the Russian supervisory agency proposed continuing joint activities to develop these and other areas of cooperation, reflecting them in the text of a new interdepartmental cooperation program, which is already being prepared.
Aleksandr Gutsan then thanked the staff of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for their assistance, prompt responses to requests for legal assistance, and active participation in the implementation of bilateral initiatives.
“I am confident that we will continue to expand the horizons of practical cooperation in key areas to ensure the rule of law and respect for citizens’ rights,” concluded the Prosecutor General of Russia.
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During a meeting with the Prosecutor General of Angola, Aleksandr Gutsan congratulated Hélder Fernando Pitta Grós and all his Angolan colleagues on the half-century anniversary of independence: "It is symbolic that, simultaneously with your people's liberation from colonial shackles, diplomatic relations were established between our countries, which have a rich history of cooperation and strong ties of friendship."
The head of the Russian supervisory agency noted that the active development of Russian-Angolan partnership in combating crime deserves special attention. He emphasized that the recently signed interagency memorandum and cooperation program, under which Angolan prosecutors will visit Moscow to exchange experiences in international anti-crime cooperation and the use of artificial intelligence in prosecutorial work, serve as practical evidence of this.
"Given today's challenges, our ability to combat transnational organized crime is crucial," said Aleksandr Gutsan. "Russia consistently advocates for strengthening the UN's central role in regulating international relations, and I am pleased to emphasize our united approach with the Republic of Angola on these issues."
The Russian Prosecutor General called the signing of the UN Convention against Cybercrime a historic step that will have a significant impact on strengthening security and law and order worldwide. He noted that the implementation of this initiative, the foundation of which was laid within the walls of the Russian Prosecutor General's Office, would not have been possible without the broad support of a number of countries, including Angola.
The head of the Russian supervisory agency proposed continuing the practice of coordinating joint actions at multilateral international forums, as stipulated by the signed Memorandum. "The next such opportunity will present itself in December of this year at the meeting of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption, which, at my instruction, will be attended by experts from the Prosecutor General's Office of Russia," stated Aleksandr Gutsan. "I believe such events open up new opportunities for exchanging best practices and protecting the interests of our countries."
In conclusion, the Russian Prosecutor General emphasized that he highly values the trusting, friendly relations and strong working ties between the supervisory agencies of the two countries.
