The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime on behalf of the Maldives at a ceremony held in Hanoi, Viet Nam.
Speaking at the high-level plenary following the signing, Dr. Khaleel said the Convention aligns with the Maldives’ national digital strategy and the government’s goal for the digital economy to contribute 15% of GDP by 2030 under the “Maldives 2.0” initiative. He also highlighted the establishment of the National Cyber Security Agency to protect citizens, critical infrastructure, and the economy.
Dr. Khaleel noted that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face heightened cyber risks due to limited resources but emphasized the Maldives’ commitment to overcoming these challenges. By signing the Convention, he said the Maldives pledges to combat cybercrime, align its laws with global standards, and enhance international cooperation in investigation, training, and information-sharing.
Adopted by the UN General Assembly on 24 December 2024, the Convention aims to strengthen global collaboration to prevent and combat cybercrime through harmonized laws and capacity-building efforts under the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Speaking at the high-level plenary following the signing, Dr. Khaleel said the Convention aligns with the Maldives’ national digital strategy and the government’s goal for the digital economy to contribute 15% of GDP by 2030 under the “Maldives 2.0” initiative. He also highlighted the establishment of the National Cyber Security Agency to protect citizens, critical infrastructure, and the economy.
Dr. Khaleel noted that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face heightened cyber risks due to limited resources but emphasized the Maldives’ commitment to overcoming these challenges. By signing the Convention, he said the Maldives pledges to combat cybercrime, align its laws with global standards, and enhance international cooperation in investigation, training, and information-sharing.
Adopted by the UN General Assembly on 24 December 2024, the Convention aims to strengthen global collaboration to prevent and combat cybercrime through harmonized laws and capacity-building efforts under the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
