Russian, Iranian FMs discuss situation in South Caucasus

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian discussed the situation in the South Caucasus in Moscow on October 6, Report informs via RIA Novosti.

According to Amir-Abdollahian, they discussed the issues of concern to Iran in the South Caucasus: "In my opinion, Iran's neighbors should welcome our policy aimed at the prosperity and development of the region."

Sergey Lavrov said that he discussed the "3 + 3" format with his Iranian counterpart, along with other issues: “We discussed the initiative to create a ‘3 + 3’ format. Iranian friends welcomed the issue. We have seen a similar attitude in Azerbaijan and Turkey. We are working with our Armenian colleagues in this direction.”

According to Lavrov, Georgia can also see its firm interests in this mechanism.