The Prime Minister Antonis Samaras met with the head of the IMF Christine Lagarde yesterday and discussed the Greek economy in light of the recent troika review and the Greek debt viability, for about 45 minutes.
While there was no press conference after the meeting, Mr. Samaras told reporters that the discussion went well. The government echoed this optimism with senior officers claiming that the there was a “very good climate” during the meeting, where “all matters” regarding the Greek program were discussed.
On the other hand, Mrs. Lagarde was more reserved and reported that the meeting was productive, while stressing the progress Greece has achieved in reforms and the need for a “strong budget” in 2014.
The PM’s schedule for Wednesday
Today Mr. Samaras is scheduled to meet with American Vice President Joe Bidden in the White House, at 13:30 local time. Despite the problems caused by the government shut down, the meeting with members of American congress will not be affected.
At 15:45 the Prime Minister is going to meet Minority Leader of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and other members of the House of Representatives, while at 16:55 he will meet members of Hellenic Caucus – a group of congressmen who promote Greek issues. Finally at 17:00 he will meet the leadership of the US Congress in the Capital.
Due to the government shut down, the PM’s plans to attend the opening ceremony of a Byzantine art exhibition has been cancelled.
