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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-10-21Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] Tsipras: 'Greece has permanently left the days of crisis behind it'Greece has permanently left the days of crisis behind it, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in a press conference in Brussels, after the end of the European Council. Talking about the results of his meetings with European leaders and officials, Tsipras said the necessity for this was understood by those he spoke with."No one wants new upheavals, especially ahead of an election year in crucial European countries," he noted. Tsipras said that he had raised the need for all sides to adhere to agreements in all his meetings, barring that with British Prime Minister Teresa May which focused on Brexit and the Cyprus issue. Referring to the decisions taken at the Eurogroup last May, the prime minister said that these were "exceptionally good and in an absolutely positive framework" and that the negative aspects, which became apparent in the press conferences afterward, were not the decisions but the clash between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European institutions. Similarly good decisions at the Eurogroup in December were attainable, he added. "A strong signal must be given to the investment community and this is not given as long as there is constant postponement of all we have agreed. Greece must, as soon as possible, join the quantitative easing programme," Tsipras said. At the European Council in December, there will be a discussion on the specific immediate and short-term measures that are necessary for a solution of the debt issue, he noted. Reporting on his meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Tsipras reported a good atmosphere and said he had raised crucial strategic issues. Among these was the Cyprus issue, which he also discussed with French President Francois Hollande. Both the French and German leaders expressed understanding and agreed with Greece's position that a viable solution could not exist unless the presence of Turkish occupation forces on Cyprus was declared illegal, he said. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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