Meeting in “3+3” format could take place this year – Iranian official

BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 26. A brand new assembly of
the “3+3” consultative platform is predicted to be held this yr,
stated Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali, Development studies.

He expressed hope for Georgia’s presence at this assembly.

The ambassador famous that this format is the simplest for
fixing issues within the South Caucasus.

He additionally expressed fears concerning the intervention of different states,
which, in his opinion, solely will increase pressure within the area.

On October 23, 2023, a gathering of overseas ministers within the “3+3”
format was held in Tehran with the participation of the overseas
ministers of Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, Iran, and Armenia.

On the assembly on the degree of overseas ministers, the
improvement of regional cooperation (political, financial, safety,
transit, power, and so forth.) was mentioned.

One of many fundamental objectives of the assembly, held within the “3+3” format,
was to resolve regional issues with the participation of the
international locations of the area, in addition to the problem of peace negotiations
between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

It needs to be famous that the primary assembly within the “3+3” format
was held in 2022 in Moscow on the degree of deputy overseas
ministers, with out the participation of Georgia.