Five FMs issue joint communique following second meeting of 3+3  regional platform meeting 

ArmInfo.Upon the invitation of H.E. Mr. Hossein Amir- Abdollahian, the Minister of Foreign  Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran and in presence of H.E. Mr.  Ararat Mirzoyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, H.E. Mr. Jeyhun Bayramov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mr. Sergey Lavrov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and H.E. Mr. Hakan Fidan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, the second meeting of the "3+3" regional platform was held on 23 October 2023 in Tehran.

The Ministers:

Taking into account the importance of developing friendly relations  between countries based on mutual interests and good neighborliness,  they emphasized in this regard the importance of peaceful settlement  of disputes, respect for sovereignty, political independence,  territorial integrity, inviolability of internationally recognized  borders, non-interference in internal affairs, prohibition on the  threat or use of force and respect for human rights based on all the  principles of the United Nations Charter.

While expressing their views on various international issues, they  discussed the most significant issues in the region and emphasized  the importance of platforms like the Consultative Regional Platform  "3+3" in providing opportunities for constructive dialogue and  establishing mutually beneficial cooperation between the countries of  the region that have the primary role in this regard.

Highlighted the positive impact of the economic cooperation on  strengthening mutual trust, the well-being of nations and the  stability of the region.

Emphasizing the importance of cultural cooperation, people-to-people  contacts and joint projects in the field of education, science,  tourism, culture and sports.

In order to enhance lasting peace and economic development of the  region, they will strengthen bilateral and multilateral consultation  and interaction.

Welcoming the ongoing processes of normalization and development of  relations between all the countries of the region.

While positively evaluating the results of this meeting, they  reaffirmed the openness of this Platform for equal participation of  Georgia.

The Ministers also exchanged views on the situation in Gaza. They  emphasized the need for immediate termination of targeting innocent  civilians.

The Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of  Azerbaijan, the Republic of Turkiye and the Russian Federation  thanked the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of  Iran for the good reception and successful holding of this meeting.

With an assessment of the regular meetings of the "3+3" Regional  Platform in expanding and strengthening the environment of trust and  cooperation in the region, they agreed that the next meeting will be  held in Turkiye on a date that will be coordinated through diplomatic  channels.