Greek Economy, Development and Tourism Minister George Stathakis expressed his optimism that the representatives of the country’s creditors will return to Athens soon and stressed that neither side wanted to have a further delay in negotiations.
In an interview with News247, Stathakis said that any further delay would not benefit anyone and stressed it was feasible, “if we sit at the same table with creditors” to complete the review of the Greek programme in two weeks, before the Catholic Easter.
He stressed there was a difference in philosophy with the IMF, but said he expected a solution to be reached without the Greek side changing its principles, which rule out a new round pensions cuts. “The government clearly has a vision for the future of the economy and this might be more clear after completion of the first review, which will signal the implementation of around 70 pct of an agreement reached with creditors in the summer of 2015,” Stathakis said, adding it was logical to have reactions after five years of measures. “We have our ears open and we will exhaust all room for dialogue,” he said.
Stathakis underlined that a new development law will be tabled to Parliament after consultation with Brussels and the institutions.
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