Hollande,Merkel say 'door open for discussions' with Greece

"The door is open to discussions and it is now up to the government of Alexis Tsipras to make serious, credible proposals so that this willingness to stay in the eurozone can translate into a lasting programme," Hollande said.

July 07, 2015 / 09:48 IST

French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said today the door was open for a return to debt negotiations with Greece, but the pair called for serious and clear proposals from Athens.

"The door is open to discussions and it is now up to the government of Alexis Tsipras to make serious, credible proposals so that this willingness to stay in the eurozone can translate into a lasting programme," Hollande said.

first published: Jul 7, 2015 07:51 am

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