ISTANBUL: In a significant diplomatic development, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met in Istanbul to advance discussions on a peace agreement. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the "3+3" regional consultative platform, where both parties expressed a commitment to expedite the finalization and conclusion of an agreement on peace and the establishment of interstate relations. According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the ministers emphasized the importance of putting further efforts toward reaching a comprehensive peace agreement. The discussions aimed at resolving longstanding issues between the two countries are seen as a positive step toward stability in the region. Both ministers acknowledged the hospitality extended by Trkiye, which hosted the talks. The meeting marks a continuation of diplomatic efforts to bridge differences and establish lasting peace in a region that has experienced periodic tensions. The commitment to ongoing negot iations indicates a mutual understanding of the benefits of peaceful coexistence and cooperation.