The three foreign ministers made a press release after the historical meeting in New York.

Babacan said, "I met Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers today to assess regional matters. We believe that Caucasus has a very big potential. We also believe that we will be able to achieve success in case we manage to restore peace and stability in the Caucasus. This will be very good for the welfare of our peoples and at the same time will assist regional stability and peace."

Babacan said, "we discussed Caucasus Cooperation and Stability Platform, an initiative suggested by Turkey, and started to negotiate some specific regional matters during today's meeting."

Armenian Foreign Minister Nalbandian said his country welcomed the initiative on Caucasus Cooperation and Stability Platform suggested by Turkey.

Referring to his meeting with Babacan that took place prior to the tripartite meeting, Nalbandian said stability, security and cooperation in our region lie under the idea of this Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform. He said they also discussed the steps that were and would be taken to fully normalize bilateral relations.

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Mammadyarov in his statement said they discussed Turkey's suggestion for the platform and the recent ongoing developments in the region.

Mammadyarov said everybody was aware that there were risks and difficulties in the region. "The problems should be overcome. We think this initiative is timely. We may establish a more understanding regarding how to cope with the important developments in the region."

Asked when the next meeting would take place, Armenian Foreign Minister said, "very soon".

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