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President Trump called on countries to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Starmer said the UK is working with allies to restore naviga...
The third meeting of the 3+3 South Caucasus Regional Cooperation Platform, hosted by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, took place on Friday, with discussions centered on establishing lasting peace and stability in the region.
During the meeting, the foreign ministers adopted a joint declaration, highlighting the role of regional economic cooperation in fostering confidence-building among nations and contributing to prosperity and stability. The declaration emphasized the importance of exploring collaboration in key areas such as transport, communication, trade, energy, investment, and connectivity.
The statement issued after the meeting also underscored the significance of promoting peace and stability through dialogue. "Türkiye will continue to work with regional countries to advance lasting peace and strengthen cooperation in the South Caucasus," it said.
In addition to the platform discussions, Foreign Minister Fidan held bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Istanbul. The meeting focused on preparations for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s upcoming visit to Kazan, Russia, for the BRICS Summit. Fidan also held separate discussions with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, covering bilateral relations, regional developments, and the ongoing normalization process between Türkiye and Armenia.
The 3+3 platform seeks to foster greater cooperation in the South Caucasus, addressing shared challenges and opportunities for development in the region.
Iran says it is open to talks with countries seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz - disrupted by recent attacks - as Israel continues to launch wide‑scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure in the west. This live report tracks the latest developments.
President Trump called on countries to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Starmer said the UK is working with allies to restore navigation and stabilise oil markets. It comes as a strike near Iraq’s western border killed several Hashed al-Shaabi fighters, raising regional tensions.
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Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials launched a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday (15 March) to resolve issues in their trade truce. The discussions aim to smooth the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.
Governments around the world are responding cautiously to U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for countries to send naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz to protect commercial shipping and help restore the flow of global oil supplies.
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