Yerevan considers it inappropriate to view  "3+3" as platform for  settling Armenian-Azerbaijani relations - Minister

ArmInfo. Armenia will continue its participation in the regional platform "3+3". This was  stated by Ararat Mirzoyan,  the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, during the government session in the National Assembly of Armenia on October 23, commenting on the results of the recent meeting of the MFA heads in Istanbul.

"The "3+3" platform is a consultative structure. We have repeatedly  emphasized the importance we attach to   developing relations with  our neighbors. Yerevan aims to develop relations with neighbors with  whom equal cooperation has been established, and to regulate  relations with those neighbors with whom there are problems," the  head of the RA MFA noted. He added that Yerevan has been  participating in the platform's work since its inception.

Regarding the possibility of the platform becoming a venue for  settling relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Minister  clarified that such a proposal was not being considered in the  negotiations. But even if it were the case, the Armenian side would  not consider this proposal as appropriate, since there is an  established format for negotiations between Yerevan and Baku. Another  question is, the Minister continued, when the issue is discussed at  various international venues, such as the UN, OSCE and others.  The  meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan under  the "3+3" platform, where the text of the peace treaty was discussed,  was no exception.