Tbilisi's Door Remains Open: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister on the '3+3' Format

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko has stated that the founding meeting of the '3+3' advisory regional platform, held on December 10, 2021, is considered successful.

“As a result of the meeting, we agreed with our partners to focus the activities of the format on issues of mutual interest and aimed at strengthening confidence-building measures in the region. These include the development of trade-economic, transportation, and cultural-humanitarian ties, as well as countering common challenges and threats. It was decided to hold meetings at least twice a year. Applications for the next event have already been received from several capitals. Regarding Georgia, all participants have expressed hope that it will join the '3+3'. The door remains open for Tbilisi. It is important that regional issues be discussed with the participation of all countries in the South Caucasus,” the Russian official said in an interview with TASS.