ISTANBUL: A Joint Declaration was adopted during the third meeting of the 3+3 South Caucasus Regional Cooperation Platform in Istanbul, Trkiye. The meeting brought together the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Iran, and the Russian Federation to discuss multilateral cooperation and regional stability.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the platform’s primary objective of enhancing multilateral cooperation in the South Caucasus, guided by mutual benefit and regional ownership. The meeting focused on establishing lasting peace, stability, and regional development, with discussions centered on deepening regional cooperation through concrete projects.

The Joint Declaration highlighted the role of regional economic cooperation in building confidence between countries and contributing to prosperity and stability. Participants agreed to explore cooperation opportunities in transport, communication, trade, energy, investment, and connectivity. The
Declaration also stressed the importance of promoting peace and stability through dialogue.

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that Trkiye remains committed to collaborating with regional countries to promote lasting peace and strengthen cooperation in the South Caucasus. Following the meeting, the Ministers were received by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.