The next meeting of foreign ministers is planned to take place in Turkey within the “3+3” framework, a format that brings together regional players to discuss security and political issues in the South Caucasus. This information was reported by RIA News, citing statements from Sergei Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, about the itinerary and agenda for the gathering. (Source: Russian Foreign Ministry)
Lavrov noted that the coordination and host responsibilities for the second ministerial session will be handled by Turkish colleagues, with the aim of holding the meeting in the early portion of the coming year. The arrangement underscores Turkey’s role as a regional hub and facilitator in multilateral diplomacy, and it signals a continuing effort to stabilize regional dialogues through structured ministerial exchanges. (Source: Russian Foreign Ministry)
It was confirmed that Lavrov was in Tehran on October 23 for a session that began the latest round of talks among the foreign ministers participating in the “3+3” format for the South Caucasus. The attendees include Iran, Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan, with Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Khakan Fidan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov present alongside Lavrov. (Source: Russian Foreign Ministry)
Today’s gathering marks the second meeting under this initiative. The first took place in Moscow in December 2021, and at that time foreign ministers from the five participating nations were present; Georgia chose not to participate. Lavrov commented on the Georgia situation, noting that doors to the meetings remained open to all parties that wished to engage, reflecting a broader willingness to foster dialogue. (Source: Russian Foreign Ministry)
There was also a report from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the ongoing intensive efforts to reduce tensions and crisis conditions in the Middle East, highlighting parallel diplomatic channels and ongoing coordination among major regional actors to manage conflicts and humanitarian challenges. (Source: Russian Foreign Ministry)