Russia and Turkey strengthen cooperation in the South Caucasus
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has reported on the results of recent negotiations with their Turkish counterparts. The parties confirmed their intention to continue working within the framework of the "3+3" platform, which is aimed at strengthening stability and security in the South Caucasus.
The "3+3" platform includes three regional countries—Russia, Turkey, and Iran—as well as the three Transcaucasian republics: Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The main goal of this format is to resolve regional issues by the participating countries themselves, without the interference of external players.
During the discussion, representatives of Russia and Turkey emphasized the importance of diplomatic dialogue. According to experts, the development of this format helps to reduce tensions in the region and contributes to the development of economic ties between neighboring states.
Despite the fact that Georgia is not yet actively participating in the platform's meetings, Moscow and Ankara have expressed their readiness to continue working to make this format as effective as possible for all parties. New meetings at the expert level are planned in the near future to discuss specific steps for cooperation.
Thus, Russia and Turkey continue to play a key role in the security architecture of the South Caucasus. The further development of the "3+3" platform remains one of the priority areas of foreign policy for both countries.