| | OCTOBER 20268IN FOCUSIndonesia has ratified the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, aligning itself with 90 other nations in supporting the UN's initial worldwide framework aimed at addressing transnational digital crimes.Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized that the treaty offers a significant legal framework for Indonesian law enforcement to enhance international collaboration in combating transnational crimes, such as online fraud, online gambling, and child sexual abuse or exploitation materials.The convention, officially adopted on December 24, 2024, after discussions that commenced in 2019, acts as a legal basis for global collaboration against cybercrime and the exchange of electronic evidence.Sugiono, heading the Indonesian delegation in New York, stated that Jakarta is currently gearing up to commence the domestic ratification process and harmonize the treaty's terms with national laws. Moreover, the Foreign Minister is set to present Indonesia's national statement ahead of the UN General Debate. South Korea and Mexico implemented a joint action plan to enhance bilateral cooperation in crude oil, essential natural resources, defense, and artificial intelligence, stated South Korean President Lee Jae Myung regarding his summit with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.The president of South Korea revealed the signing of the Korea-Mexico Joint Action Plan 2026-2030 during a joint press conference with his Mexican colleague.The action plan urges South Korea and Mexico to enhance their bilateral collaboration in advanced sectors such as AI, digital technology, aerospace, and defense, as stated by Lee.South Korea and Mexico will strive to ensure that the agreement becomes effective quickly by finalizing essential processes, such as the official signing and legislative approval.At the summit, the two nations finalized discussions on a renewed Bilateral Investment Treaty to establish the institutional foundation for enhancing bilateral trade and investment.Furthermore, the two consented to establish a communication channel to discuss collaboration in supply chains, particularly regarding crude oil and essential natural resources, Lee states. INDONESIA SIGNS UN CONVENTION AGAINST CYBERCRIMEKOREA, MEXICO ADOPT JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR DEFENSE, CRUDE OIL, AIVietnam and Canada released a joint statement regarding their Strategic Partnership, formed during a state visit to Canada by the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam.At the request of the Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam undertook a State visit to Canada from September 24 to 25, 2026.This marked the first official trip to Canada by a General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam since diplomatic ties were formed between the two nations in 1973, signifying a historic milestone in the relationship between Vietnam and Canada.During the visit, His Excellency To Lam had a meeting with the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, in Ottawa. VIETNAM, CANADA ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT ON STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
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