Russia proposes "3+3" platform for Azerbaijan-Armenia peace talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Azerbaijan and Armenia were offered to use the "3+3" platform to finalise their peace treaty.

Lavrov made this statement during a press conference following a meeting of the ministers, Caliber.Az reports.

"We reminded everyone of the groundwork that has been laid within the trilateral framework involving Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia, including discussions at the level of presidents, foreign ministers, and deputy prime ministers. This pertains to restoring the routes, preparing for border delimitation, and addressing a range of other issues," he stated.

The 3+3 platform, which comprises Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia, Iran, and Türkiye, was established to tackle regional issues and promote collaboration. The inaugural meeting occurred in December 2021 in Moscow, initially involving deputy foreign ministers.

Since then, the platform has progressed to include higher-level discussions. The latest meeting took place in Tehran in October 2023, where the foreign ministers convened to address current regional concerns.

Georgia officially withdrew from the platform on November 15, 2023. The meeting in Türkiye will maintain the tradition of rotating host countries for these essential discussions.

By Naila Huseynova