Iran attaches importance to expansion of all-out relations with Azerbaijan as its secure neighbor and business partner, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said on Monday.

During the 8th Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Commission meeting in Tehran the sides discussed bilateral relations and regional developments, IRNA news agency reports.

There are only a few countries such as Iran and Azerbaijan to be so close to each other in terms of religion and culture, IRNA quotes foreign minister.

He stressed presidents of both states are determined to further develop relations and cooperation. 

According to him, the forthcoming visit of the Iranian president to Azerbaijan would be a turning point in bilateral relations and expedite expansion of economic cooperation between the two countries.

Minister Salehi also noted membership of regional and international organizations should not contradict the interests of both nations.