The signing took place on the sidelines of the opening ceremony for the signing of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention), hosted by Viet Nam.
At the meeting preceding the signing, Nguyen Huy Tien, Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Viet Nam, welcomed Abdellatif Ouahbi, Moroccan Minister of Justice, and highlighted the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Viet Nam and Morocco since the establishment of diplomatic relations on March 27, 1961.
Nguyen Huy Tien expressed appreciation for the Moroccan Government’s support for the Vietnamese community living and working in Morocco. He affirmed that the conclusion of the new legal assistance agreement demonstrates the two sides’ goodwill and determination to enhance their legal framework for fighting crime and ensuring justice.
The Prosecutor General also underlined Viet Nam’s strong commitment to promoting a safe, fair, and transparent digital environment, as reflected in its role as host of the Ha Noi Convention. He reiterated that Viet Nam is ready to work closely with law enforcement agencies worldwide, including Morocco, to effectively combat cybercrime and other forms of transnational crime.
The newly signed agreement comprises 22 articles and, once ratified, will become a binding legal foundation for the two countries to cooperate in criminal investigations, evidence collection, information exchange, and asset recovery. It is expected to enhance the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation in the fight against crime, contributing to regional and global peace, security, and stability.
