A Joint Declaration of the third meeting of the 3+3 South Caucasus Regional Cooperation Platform was adopted in Istanbul, Türkiye.

According to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Iran, and the Russian Federation participated in the meeting.

“The primary objective of this platform is to enhance multilateral cooperation in the South Caucasus, based on mutual benefit and guided by the principle of regional ownership,” the ministry said.

“The meeting addressed matters regarding the establishment of lasting peace and stability, as well as regional development in the South Caucasus. An exchange of views was held on deepening regional cooperation through concrete projects.

The Joint Declaration emphasized the contributions of regional economic cooperation to confidence building between countries, as well as to prosperity and stability. It was agreed to explore cooperation opportunities in the fields of transport, communication, trade, energy, investment, and connectivity.

The Declaration also underscored the importance of promoting peace and stability in the region through dialogue.

Türkiye will continue to collaborate with the countries of the region to promote lasting peace and strengthen cooperation in the South Caucasus,” the ministry noted.

Following the meeting, the Ministers were received by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.