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22 Nov 2013
Greek PM Samaras sees no fiscal shortfall for 2014
FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Greek PM Antonis Samaras visited Berlin on Friday to hold a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and discuss Greece's progress on its bailout commitments. The Greek leader said he did not see a shortfall in Greece's aid program and assured that the country would not ask for any additional funds.
Samaras expressed hope that the negotiations with the Troika international lenders would end soon. He assured that Greece would continue implementing the necessary reforms in order to receive the next tranche of aid.
Angela Merkel admitted that Greece had made considerable progress in implementing reforms, which would be evident in the primary surplus. She acknowledged the sacrifices made by the Greeks and urged the country to deliver on its commitments as this is the only way further funds could be released.
"And what I am taking away from everything discussed today is that it's not very easy but it's doable," the German Chancellor said.
Samaras expressed hope that the negotiations with the Troika international lenders would end soon. He assured that Greece would continue implementing the necessary reforms in order to receive the next tranche of aid.
Angela Merkel admitted that Greece had made considerable progress in implementing reforms, which would be evident in the primary surplus. She acknowledged the sacrifices made by the Greeks and urged the country to deliver on its commitments as this is the only way further funds could be released.
"And what I am taking away from everything discussed today is that it's not very easy but it's doable," the German Chancellor said.
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