BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 26. Cooperation
between Iran and Azerbaijan in the field of child and youth
protection in the digital environment can mutually meet the
interests of both countries considering the many shared values,
lifestyles, family principles, and the supreme importance of
children between the countries, Zahra Pezeshkian, the daughter of
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the head of the Iranian
delegation, told Trend.


According to her, Iran and Azerbaijan can help ensure each
other's interests by exchanging training experiences, organizing
joint specialized meetings in legislation, legal and technical
fields, and establishing cooperation mechanisms between relevant
organizations such as cyber police and related ministries.


"Given the vastness, diversity, and rapid advancement of digital
processes, the cultural proximity of the two countries, and their
priorities in protecting children and families, there is a need to
create opportunities to appropriately utilize this environment for
the development and education of children and families. Therefore,
cooperation and coordination between the two countries are crucial
and could be highly effective.


The creation of joint training courses, the establishment of
shared platforms considering common needs and interests, the
regulation of control and cooperation programs between states to
monitor these platforms, and the development of games and programs
that could create a healthier environment for children’s use are
potential areas for joint cooperation between the two countries in
the field of child and family protection in the digital
environment," she pointed out.


Pezeshkian noted that protecting children effectively in the
digital environment, which transcends traditional borders, cannot
be regarded as an internal or national issue of one country.
Therefore, cooperation with other countries, including neighboring
ones, is of great importance.


She added that in recent years, Iran has taken significant steps
in the protection of children and youth in the digital environment.
These steps include the development of a document for child and
youth protection in the digital environment, organizing training to
increase media literacy for families and students, enhancing the
role of cyber police, and developing information systems related to
rule violations. However, the rapid advancement of technology and
the complexity of digital threats require continuous updating of
regulations, strengthening of inter-agency cooperation, and active
participation from the private sector and social organizations.


"The conference on 'Child protection in the digital environment:
modern tools and international cooperation' held in Baku was
organized at a high level. Representatives from various countries
and regional and international organizations participated in the
conference, where the latest scientific research and practical
experiences of countries were discussed. Organizing such
conferences is important for the exchange of experiences on child
protection in the digital environment, particularly from a legal
perspective, and for drawing the attention of policymakers. These
kinds of conferences can help form regional and international
cooperation platforms and double the effectiveness of the actions
taken at the national level," Pezeshkian added.


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