The Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has arranged a series of critical bilateral meetings in Brussels, on the sidelines of the European Council meeting.

The first meeting was with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Anastasiades, who informed the Greek PM on the latest developments in the intercommunal talks. The two also discussed coordinating for the upcoming talks on securities and guarantees.

Additionally the Greek Prime Minister will meet with the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of France Francois Hollande and the President of European Parliament Martin Schulz. The meetings conclude on Friday with Germany’s Chancelor Angela Merkel.