Stubb talks to Greek PM over phone | national

Wed, 28 Jan, 2015 02:52:53 AM

2 leaders agree on necessity for structural reforms

FTimes-STT Report, Jan 28

Prime Minister Alexander Stubb. File Photo Lehtikuva.

Prime Minister Alexander Stubb on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with Greece’s new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, said an official press release.

The call which was initiated by premier Stubb discussed about the economic situation in Greece as well as the new government's economic policy.

"I wanted to immediately congratulate Tsipras and open dialogue with the new Greek government," said Stubb.

According to Stubb, it is important for Finland that the Greek government continues the necessary structural reforms and honour the agreements.

Greece Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras signs a book as he is sworn in as Greek Prime Minister at the Presidential Palace in Athens on January 26, 2015. Photo AFP-Lehtikuva.

Stubb revealed that the two leaders were in agreement on the need for structural reforms.

The two prime ministers are expected to discuss in more detail during an extraordinary European Council gathering slated for 12 February.

Anti-bailout Radical Left SYRIZA party leader Alexis Tsipras was sworn in on Monday as Greece's new Prime Minister to head a coalition government after winning Sunday's national elections.

Finland Times