December 26, 2007 - 15:02 AMT
No alternative to Armenia's complementary policy
"Proceeding from its interests in the region, Armenia should demonstrate tactfulness towards Russia, U.S., EU and our neighbors," Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian said.

"Tactfulness does not mean submission," he underscored.

"Each hasty move can boomerang. The situation in the region is very complicated and those who don't possess enough information can easily engage in demagogy," he said.

According to the Minister, Armenia should work for efficient implementation of complementary policy, which is conditioned by the republic's geopolitical situation.

"The future President or Foreign Minister will understand that limitations are too great and will have to pursue a similar policy anyway. Armenia borders with four states. We experience problems with Turkey and Azerbaijan. There are no problems with Georgia and Iran, which, however, have serious problems with Russia and U.S. respectively. Under circumstances, I see no alternative to complementary policy," the Minister said in an interview with Shant TV Channel.