ArmInfo. Former Foreign Minister and candidate from the Ohanyan-Raffi-Oskanian bloc Vardan Oskanian promises to attract investments and grants of $ 1.5-2 billion annually if he wins the elections. He stated this on March 10 during a meeting with voters in Hrazdan.
In his opinion, the complex social and economic situation in the country has no objective reasons and is due to the inaction of the authorities. He believes that only the potential of the Armenian Diaspora is enough to improve the economy. However, the ex-minister noted that there are no little resources within the country, which gradually leave it. "People do not trust the current authorities and keep funds in banks, but if they have confidence, these finances can go into circulation, and Diaspora Armenians will again invest in the Armenian economy", he stressed, adding that the change of power will affect positively on this process.
Seyran Ohanyan, the leader of the bloc, said that Armenia needs the same radical changes as the ex- President of Georgia Mikhail Saakashvili conducted to eradicate corruption and other negative phenomena. "We are behind Georgia for a step, as Armenia needs radical and tough changes in a number of spheres", he stressed. At the same time, Ohanyan believes that Saakashvili's anti-Russian policy was unjustified, therefore, Armenia should not follow the path of the former Georgian leader in the external vector. "Armenia should combine its development with strengthening relations with Russia, as well as deepening cooperation with the West", he resumed.