Author James Borton wrote “Choosing Hanoi as the venue for the signing ceremony is far from incidental. For Vietnam it offers a diplomatic boost: hosting a major UN multilateral treaty is a clear signal of rising international standing. Official commentary frames the event as a milestone in Vietnam’s 47-year partnership with the United Nations, and a concrete step in its ambition to shape global digital-governance frameworks.”

High international expectations place on Hanoi the responsibility to lead and promote a global cyberspace that is open and equitable, while maintaining a careful balance with national security requirements, according to the Geopolitical Monitor.