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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 13-03-13
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[01] FinMin Stournaras speaks of progress in talks with troika
[01] FinMin Stournaras speaks of progress in talks with troika
AMNA -- The Greek government is very close to a deal with the troika of
the country's international lenders (EC-ECB-IMF), Finance minister Yannis
Stournaras said after the end of a meeting late Wednesday evening between
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, himself and the heads of the troika.
Stournaras said the troika officials are to leave Athens but would come
back in a few days to continue talks.
The finance minister added that significant progress has been achieved
on all issues on the negotiating table, with only some technical matters
still being open.amna
Replying to a question as to whether latest developments would affect
the disbursement of the bailout loan's March 2.8-billion-euro tranche,
Stournaras appeared certain that Greece "will get the money," adding
that discussions will continue to achieve a final agreement.amna
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