On December 10, at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the first meeting aimed at establishing a regional consultative platform was held in Moscow. The representatives of Armenia, Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan and Turkey at the level of Deputy Foreign Ministers participated in the meeting.

The scope of possible regional cooperation was discussed at the meeting, including the issues with regards to economy, transport, culture and humanitarian spheres.

Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Vahe Gevorgyan reiterated the position of the Armenian side: the agenda of the regional consultative platform should be aimed at creating a mutually beneficial and comprehensible agenda of regional cooperation, by refraining from duplication of other international platforms, including those with conflict settlement mandates.

An agreement was reached to continue the consultations based on respect for the rights and inclusiveness of all countries in the region.