The US Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew spoke with his Greek counterpart Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos over the telephone on Tuesday evening. During their discussion the American official stressed that the IMF must continue to be involved in the Greek bailout program, that the debt must become sustainable and that the reforms must continue.
According to Mega Channel correspondent Michalis Ignatiou, Mr. Lew underlined that debt relief is a matter of principle for his country and explained that the IMF was remain on board because it has important role in the reforms that the Greek authorities must take. He also highlighted the need for Greece to further develop cooperation with its international partners.
Provided that Greek authorities maintain their commitments and continue to implement the agreed upon reforms, the American official commented that the international community will keep its promise to make the Greek debt sustainable by providing the necessary relief. Mr. Lew added that the US Treasury will keep ‘a close eye’ on financial developments in Greece.
