Attending the four day event are a delegation from the Supreme People's Court led by Deputy Chief Judge Tong Anh Hao, and a delegation from the Ministry of Justice led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Khanh Ngoc.
Speaking at the plenary session, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that in the 21st century, the rule of law is becoming increasingly complex and fragmented, while also having become more comprehensive. To maintain the operation of the legal system, governments should develop new law structures, he added.
The Russian leader also reminded international lawyers about the Internet, emphasising that in the context of ever-changing technologies, the rule of law for the Internet should ensure the free exchange of information and telecommunications security. He also confirmed that cybercrime will continue to increase, requiring a solid legal framework to tackle.
Initiated in 2011, the annual forum is one of the most important legal events in the world.
This year’s event, themed ‘Mission of Law in an Era of Change’, includes over 50 discussion sessions: International Law/Rule of Law, Private Law, Corporate Practice/International Trade/Protection of Competition, Litigation and Arbitration Practice, Smart Society, Cultural Heritage/Public Interest/Environment/Standards of Legal Profession, and Investments/Finance.
On the sidelines of the forum, Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Khanh Ngoc met with his Russian counterpart Maksim A. Travnhikov to discuss enhancing judicial co-operation between Vietnam and Russia, especially in the field of human resources training.
The two deputy ministers signed a co-operation agreement between the two ministries for the 2015-2017 period.
Deputy Minister Ngoc also met with President of the Russian Bar Association, Veniamin Yakovlev, during which they agreed on judicial co-operation.
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Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Khanh Ngoc meets with his Russian counterpart Maksim A. Travnhiko.
