What format does Russia offer to stabilize the situation in the region? Is it possible for a new security format of security with the participation of Russia, Iran and Armenia, in response to 168.am's question, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Armenia Sergei Kopirkin noted.
We don't need to invent anything. There is a high-level cooperation between Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, as a result of which a complex of comprehensive announcements of 2020-2022 has accumulated. According to the leaders, a trilateral working group of unblocking economic and transport communications in the South Caucasus was established in January 2021, with a co-chair of Deputy Prime Ministers.
At the same time, the Russian side has repeatedly expressed its opinion that the fate and future of the South Caucasus must decide on the countries of the region and their neighbors. The key to the prosperous and stability of the Transcaucasia is an inclusive dialogue, the search for mutually acceptable answers to all the issues and the neutralization of attempts to involve region in foreign geopolitical schemes by external forces.
Acting this Understanding, we have actively supported the creation of the "3 + 3" regional cooperation platform (on one hand, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, on the other hand, Russia, Iran, Turkey). Two sittings have already been convened at the level of foreign ministers. Georgians are still following the process, but they have made it clear that all participants are waiting for them at the negotiating table. The next meetings should be held in Yerevan and Baku in order to be determined by the parties. In addition to the maturation of the necessary conditions, it is quite possible to discuss regional security issues as much as possible.
Within this platform, cooperation can be strengthened by Russia, Armenia and Iran's contacts, foreign policy issues and cultural-humanitarian issues, understanding that these discussions will replace bilateral agreements and work within the framework of already established regional formats.
