BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 22. The Iranian
government is opposed to the introduction of restrictions in the
virtual space, Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said,
Trend
reports.


Speaking in Tehran during a meeting of the Digital Economy
Development Committee on December 21, Aref noted that when various
restrictions are imposed in the virtual sphere, the government
ultimately becomes accountable to citizens for the consequences of
those measures.


Aref articulated that the digital economy has transcended mere
preference, evolving into an imperative that cannot be overlooked.
He underscored the necessity of instituting a standardized and
holistic framework to facilitate the digital economy's attainment
of a 10% contribution to Iran’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the
year 2029.


The first vice president added that new technologies are
currently a top priority in the country. Within the framework of
the 20-year development vision, Iran aims to secure a leading
position in science and technology in the region.







He stressed that both the positive and negative aspects of
technology must be addressed simultaneously. He said various tools,
including domestic platforms, should be used to strengthen the
positive effects of technology, while its negative impacts should
be reduced through specific mechanisms.


Commenting on whether imposing restrictions in the virtual space
is the right step from a national security perspective, Aref said
such measures eventually turn against their own objectives. He
pointed out that in countries such as France, monitoring mechanisms
are designed in a way that does not create the impression of forced
enforcement, and families themselves pay attention to applying
restrictions for their children. In contrast, he warned that strict
limitations often lead to increased curiosity and interest among
young people in alternative directions. Concurrently, Aref
articulated that no nation exhibits a propensity to yield in the
realms of political and security dynamics.


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