Greek government optimistic about possible agreement with creditors – Prensa Latina

July 9, 2015, 8:20 Brussels, July 9 (Prensa Latina) The Greek government spokesman , Gavriil Sakelaridis, expressed confidence that eventually it will be possible to reach an agreement with creditors, according to a report released here today.

 However, for other voices, the financial situation of the Greek state still has a long way to go in negotiations to resolve at least the most pressing issues on the table.

Sakelaridis expressed the view that even can be avoided summit with creditors scheduled for Sunday, including a list of appointments and phone calls that occur after the victory of the referendum on Sunday July 5 in Greece where predominated No to neoliberal measures creditors.

The European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund, the troika of creditors pressed to Athens in order to take unchanged the anticipated economic formulas, which mainly affect the poor.

spokesperson said that the Eurogroup will get positive signals moving towards an agreement.

The Greek government has to finalize along today its proposals and is expected, before sending, they are examined by Hellenes political leaders. Also the deputy finance minister Dimitris Mardas showed optimism about reaching a solution.

The Greek prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, has meetings during this conference in the government headquarters with Deputy Prime Minister, Yanis Dragasakis, Finance Minister Euclides Tsakalotos and holders of Economy, Giorgos Stathakis, and Foreign Nikos Kotziásm.

However, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Mario Draghi, expressed doubts the ability to save Greece from bankruptcy, adding that he believes that Russia comes to the rescue of Athens, according to comments released Thursday by financial daily.

Asked if the Greek question could conclude, Draghi said traveling to Brussels that does not know, then, this time it’s really hard.

Meanwhile, Greek banks have enough cash until Monday, according to the head of the banking association that country, Louka Katseli.

The Greek authorities extended the closure of the country’s banks until 13 July, with cash withdrawals restricted to 60 euros a day. The closure took effect on June 29, after the collapse of aid negotiations between Greece and international creditors

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