Tehran ready to host 3+3 format meeting of regional top diplomats: FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran is ready to host a foreign ministerial meeting within the framework of a 3+3 group comprising three southern Caucasus countries and their three neighbors while stressing the importance of bolstering regional cooperation.
Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a meeting with the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko in Tehran on Monday.
Iran has repeatedly declared its readiness to help resolve the longstanding conflict between estranged neighbors, Azerbaijan and Armenia, through different formats and mechanisms.
The 3+3 format includes three southern Caucasus countries (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia) and three neighboring countries (Russia, Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran).
Iran was one of the countries that proposed the formation of a 3+3 group in line with its foreign policy of resolving problems, differences and challenges faced by countries in the region.
The top Iranian diplomat also emphasized the importance of promoting bilateral and regional cooperation between the Islamic Republic and the Russian Federation, the statement noted.
For his part, Grushko welcomed the idea of enhanced cooperation between the two all-weather allies in the bilateral, regional, and international spheres.
‘Tehran, Moscow need to boost cooperation, fight unilateralism’
During his visit to Tehran, Grushko also held talks with his Iranian counterpart, Ali Bagheri Kani, on a range of issues including the war in Ukraine, the situation in Afghanistan, the crisis in Syria as well as developments in Central Asia and the Caucasus, said the statement.
In their meeting on Monday, Kani called for greater cooperation between Tehran and Moscow to safeguard regional peace and stability and promote multilateralism.
He also stressed the need for the two countries to continue cooperation with other independent countries in order to protect national interests and counter discriminatory and unilateral approaches.
The Russian diplomat, for his part, also highlighted the significance of promoting multilateralism in the world and cooperation among independent countries.
He criticized Western countries for abusing freedom, democracy and human rights and said interaction among world countries must be based on rules and regulations.
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