TEHRAN, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Iran's top security official said on Thursday that Iran stands ready to strengthen economic and trade cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while calling for regional cooperation to reject foreign interference.

Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, made the remarks in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi during a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reported Iran's Nour News, which is affiliated with the Iranian top security body.

Shamkhani said that the two countries should stay alert against foreign interference that impedes the development of the bilateral ties.

For his part, the UAE president congratulated Iran on reaching the China-brokered detente deal with Saudi Arabia, describing it as a "determining" factor in promoting greater synergy and convergence among regional states.

He expressed the hope that Shamkhani's visit to Abu Dhabi would open a new chapter in bilateral relations.

The president also stressed the UAE's willingness to remove misunderstandings between the two countries and improve the bilateral ties. Enditem

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