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Moscow expects Armenia and Azerbaijan to take “practical steps” to swiftly agree on the venue and timeframe of the next 3+3 format meeting, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has said.
Speaking at a press briefing, Zakharova described the 3+3 format as a “productive platform” in terms of Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization and discussions on important matters pertaining to the region.
“Moscow is ready to support the partners in all directions,” she said, adding that Russia prioritizes “sustainable reconciliation” between Armenia and Azerbaijan and strengthening of peace in South Caucasus.
The idea of the 3+3 platform for regional cooperation was brought forward by Turkiye and Azerbaijan after the 2020 Nagorno Karabakh war and was supposed to include Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey and Iran, however Georgia has repeatedly refused to participate. The platform has held a few meetings since its inception.