National Cyberspace Chief Urges Export of Digital Services to Define National Virtual Borders
According to the Economic Desk of Webangah News Agency, Seyed Mohammad Amin Aghamiri, who serves as both the Secretary of the Supreme Council and the Head of the National Center for Cyberspace, affirmed the readiness of his center to foster cooperation and synergy across the country to achieve effective and lawful governance in the digital sphere. Speaking on Sunday, February 8, 2025, to the leadership of Al-Mustafa International University in Qom, Aghamiri noted that the proliferation of digital platforms necessitates the completion of national governance structures within cyberspace.
Aghamiri elaborated on the reality that citizens now simultaneously inhabit both physical and virtual worlds, highlighting a significant global challenge: digital citizenship often fails to align with physical residency. He pointed out that approximately ten nations currently dominate the digital landscape, with the majority of the world’s countries effectively adhering to their standards. This disparity between a person’s physical and virtual identity represents a critical contemporary issue.
Emphasizing the profound importance of virtual lifestyle and existence worldwide, the official stated that numerous governments are actively pursuing legal frameworks for their youth in cyberspace. He cited the European Union’s efforts to construct its own European network, akin to a national information network, as evidence of attempts to reduce dependency on external digital infrastructure.
The Head of the National Center for Cyberspace asserted that nations must make a decisive choice: either maintain autonomy within the digital space or exist as dependencies of other powers. He detailed that cyberspace comprises various layers, including content, economy, and services. For Iran, like all other countries seeking survival, it is imperative to develop these layers and clearly delineate the virtual borders of the nation.
Aghamiri concluded by advocating that leveraging competitive advantages is crucial for expanding national frontiers in cyberspace, specifically through the export of the country’s services and capabilities to other nations. Following this meeting, Aghamiri signed a memorandum of understanding with Hojjat-ol-Islam Abbasi, the President of Al-Mustafa International University.
