ArmInfo.A number of figures published by authoritative editions demonstrate that the Armenian authorities have screwed up the task they have been given, Leader of Unity Party, former Minister of Foreign Affairs Vartan Oskanian stated at the congress of Democratic Party of Armenia on January 27.
"According to the National Statistical Service of Armenia economic growth in 2016 made 0.5%, while "Transparency International" in its "Corruption Perception Index 2016" mentioned that Armenia's rank has fallen by 10 compared to 1990ies, by Democracy Index the country is named an authoritarian state. This is a direct evidence that the authorities have failed in the governance and radical and system reforms are needed", Oskanian stated.
The politician also added that all the statements about investors' interest and active involvement of Diaspora in the process of activation of economy are idle reports, as this is impossible in conditions of growth of migration, high level of poverty, unemployment, injustice and lawlessness. "Consequently, our bloc should exert every effort to gain society's trust and win their votes", he stressed. At the same time Oskanian added that the upcoming elections are a real chance to change the situation in the country.