On 6 May 2026, Papua New Guinea acceded to the Convention on Cybercrime (ETS 185).
With Papua New Guinea’s accession, 82 States are now Parties, two have signed it and 13 have been invited to accede to the Convention.
The Convention will enter into force for Papua New Guinea on 1 September 2026.
Council of Europe: Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention) (dedicated webpage)
Council of Europe Treaty Office: Details of the Convention (ETS No. 185)
Council of Europe: Leaflet on the Budapest Convention benefits in EN / FR / ESP (Latest update: July 2025)
