January 25, 2008 - 17:08 AMT
Tehran-Yerevan-Moscow axis formation vital
"Formation of Ankara-Baku-Tbilisi geopolitical axis has already become obvious," RA National Assembly Vice Speaker, presidential hopeful Vahan Hovhannisian said in an interview with Military Diplomat magazine.

"In this aspect, formation of Tehran-Yerevan-Moscow axis will be not only a counterbalance but a vital necessity for Armenia," he said.

"Turkey, Azerbaijan and Baku are aspired for the role of regional hegemon. In absence of retaliatory measures, their activity can transform into a cynical "blocking of oxygen" against those who don't support them. I think that frequent meetings of the Russian, Armenian and Iranian leaders will produce effect and promote implementation of joint projects," Mr Hovhannisian said.