“Putin and Pashinyan welcomed the process of normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations launched with Russian assistance,” the Kremlin website said.

According to the leaders of the two countries, the launch of the 3+3 Consultative Regional Platform made it possible to provide additional opportunities for promoting dialogue and diverse cooperation between all countries of the region.

Earlier, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said that Armenia is ready to establish diplomatic relations with Turkey and open the borders between the countries.