Iran's top security official said Saturday regional security was interdependent and key to regional development.
Saeed Jalili, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, met with Bahraini Parliament Spkear Khalifa Ahmad al-Zahrani, Press TV reported.
"The security of countries in the region is interdependent, and a prerequisite for progress and sustainable development," Jalili said.
"Iran is ready to increase its cooperation with neighboring countries to ensure security."
Iranian lawmakers recently passed a bill that allows the government to enhance security cooperation with Bahrain, the agency said.
The new legislation enables Tehran to work with Bahrain in combating drugs, human trafficking and money laundering.
TEHRAN, January 9 (RIA Novosti)
