Foreign ministers of 3+3 Regional Platform emphasize the need for immediate termination of targeting innocent civilians in Gaza

TEHRAN, Oct 24 (SABAH): Upon the invitation of Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran and in presence of Ararat Mirzoyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Jeyhun Bayramov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Sergey Lavrov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, and Hakan Fidan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, the Second Meeting of the 3+3 Regional Platform was held in Tehran.

The Ministers emphasized the importance of peaceful settlement of disputes, respect for sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity, inviolability of internationally recognized borders, non-interference in internal affairs, prohibition on the threat or use of force and respect for human rights based on all the principles of the United Nations Charter.

The ministers discussed the most significant issues in the region and emphasized the importance of platforms like the Consultative Regional Platform “3+3” in providing opportunities for constructive dialogue and establishing mutually beneficial cooperation between the countries of the region that have the primary role in this regard.

They emphasized the importance of cultural cooperation, people-to-people contacts and joint projects in the field of education, science, tourism, culture and sports.

The ministers said that in order to enhance lasting peace and economic development of the region, they will strengthen bilateral and multilateral consultation and interaction.

The ministers welcomed the ongoing processes of normalization and development of relations between all the countries of the region.

The ministers reaffirmed the openness of this Platform for equal participation of Georgia.

The ministers exchanged views on the situation in Gaza. They emphasized the need for immediate termination of targeting innocent civilians.

The ministers agreed that the next meeting will be held in Türkiye on a date that will be coordinated through diplomatic channels.