Argentine presidential candidate Scioli to seek annual $30 billion of investment

Daniel Scioli, Buenos Aires' province governor and presidential candidate for the Victory Front, speaks as vice-presidential candidate Carlos Zannini (bottom, L) watches during a campaign rally in Buenos Aires, September 21, 2015. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's ruling party presidential candidate, Daniel Scioli, on Monday vowed to seek at least $30 billion (19.3 billion pounds) of investment per year over the next four years to stimulate the stagnant economy if he wins October's election.

Heavy state controls introduced by outgoing President Cristina Fernandez have dampened investment in recent years. Scioli, who is leading in opinion polls, has campaigned on a platform of gradual change while defending her social policies.