TEHRAN (IRNA) -- Vice-President Ali Saeedlou said on Monday that promotion of security and peace in the region is a priority of Iran's foreign policy.

In a meeting with Afghan Vice-President Abdul Karim Khalili, he said the Iranian nation considers development of Afghanistan as its own and is ready to provide other nations with its valuable experiences in different fields.
Saeedlou, who is Vice-President for executive affairs, added that there is no restriction for expansion of Iran's cooperation with the regional states.
The Islamic Republic of Iran's foreign policy is based on cooperation with all world countries, the neighboring states in particular, he added.
He underlined the need for urgent withdrawal of foreign forces from the Middle East region.
Saeedlou called for implementation of agreements already inked by the two countries, saying that they would benefit both nations.
Briefing the Iranian official on the latest developments in his country, Khalili appreciated Iran's great assistance to his nation during its difficult time.
He also called for further expansion of Tehran-Kabul relations in all areas. Khalili said that Kabul welcomes further investment of Iranian companies in the country's different development projects.