Algeria has reaffirmed its commitment to international cooperation and multilateralism by officially signing the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, a landmark agreement aimed at strengthening global collaboration to combat digital threats and transnational cybercrimes.
Speaking at the signing ceremony held in Hanoi, Vietnam, on October 25–26, Lounes Magramane, Secretary-General of the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the convention represents a crucial legal framework for collective action against the growing risks of cybercrime. He emphasized that it enables countries to modernize investigative mechanisms, enhance the exchange of electronic evidence, and develop coordinated international responses to digital threats.
Magramane also highlighted President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s national agenda for digital transformation, describing it as a key pillar of Algeria’s development strategy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that this vision has positioned Algeria as a regional leader in promoting secure and innovative digital ecosystems.
The organizers commended Algeria’s leading role in drafting the convention, particularly recognizing the contribution of Ambassador Faouzia Mebarki, who chaired the UN committee responsible for negotiating and finalizing the text over a four-year period.
“The adoption of this convention adds to the record of successes achieved by Algerian diplomacy in recent years under the leadership of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune,” the ministry stated.
