Armenian MFA: Date and venue of next “3+3” meeting still undecided

The Armenian Foreign Ministry has stated that the date and location of the next “3+3” regional meeting have not yet been finalised. 

As reported by Caliber.Az, this clarification was provided in response to a written inquiry from Armenian media outlets.

According to the ministry, discussions on organising the meeting have been ongoing for several months. The participating countries are currently considering two possible host cities — Yerevan or Baku.

The ministry also noted that, following the previous session of the regional consultative platform, participants agreed to determine the timing and venue of the next meeting through diplomatic channels, based on the mutual understanding that the upcoming two sessions should be held in Yerevan and Baku.

“Constructive discussions are continuing in this direction,” the Foreign Ministry added.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Moscow expects Yerevan and Baku to reach a prompt agreement on organising the next meeting.

The “3+3” platform—proposed in 2020 by Türkiye and supported by Russia—is intended to serve as a regional cooperation mechanism bringing together the three South Caucasus states (Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia) with their three neighbouring countries (Russia, Türkiye, and Iran). The initiative aims to promote dialogue and cooperation in areas such as transport, trade, energy, and security, and to address regional challenges without external involvement.

To date, Georgia has declined to participate due to its strained relations with Russia following the 2008 conflict, while the other five countries have expressed support for continuing engagement within the platform.

By Tamilla Hasanova