We are determined to legislate and legislate in the way in which we have begun, it is not that we don't want dialogue and consultation but it is not possible at the last moment, with two weeks having passed during which this bill has been up in the air, just a few hours before the bill is to be voted on ... for such a request to be raised.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

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The Greek team is in Brussels with the aim of concluding the deal... by Gabriel Sakellaridis

The Greek team is in Brussels with the aim of concluding the deal within the coming days.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

The government aims to meet all of its payments and has proven this with great effort and under very difficult conditions, the plan is to cover all payments, with priority on domestic needs and then those to lenders.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

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At a moment when we are discussing the Greek economy's competitiveness and reducing production costs for businesses, there cannot be any issue on raising (the tax rate) on electricity to 23 percent.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

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We think conditions have matured for (talks) to progress further and in the next 10 days, in May, for the deal to be sealed.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

Inclusion in this European Central Bank quantitative easing program falls within the framework of priorities of the Greek government.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

There should be a solution in May so we can resolve our liquidity... by Gabriel Sakellaridis

There should be a solution in May so we can resolve our liquidity issues.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

The criticism by Mr. Lafazanis toward Mr. Stournaras refers to the period that he was finance minister, obviously, today he is a central banker but there can be and should be political criticism over the period that he was a finance minister.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

The Greek economy, and Greek people, are paying from their own flesh and as they continue to pay ... this hurts any prospect of growth.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

There should not be an expectation on the part of institutions... that the government will back down on everything, when Gabriel Sakellaridis negotiate, there should be mutual concessions.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

There should not be an expectation on the part of institutions... that the government will back down on everything, when you negotiate, there should be mutual concessions.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

We won't go beyond the limits of our red lines, it's clear that w... by Gabriel Sakellaridis

We won't go beyond the limits of our red lines, it's clear that we cannot cut pensions.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

I believe points of convergence were found. by Gabriel Sakellaridis

I believe points of convergence were found.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

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We know that March is a difficult month, all of our obligations will be repaid on time ... in order not to have any problems with our lenders, or at home.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

We are not discussing the continuation of the (bailout) program, the Greek government will maintain this stance today, although conditions have matured for a solution to be found at last.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

We will do whatever we can so that a deal is found on Monday, if we don't have an agreement on Monday, we believe that there is always time so that there won't be a problem.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

The aim is for the negotiating team on technical issues to finalize a proposal which will be taken to the euro working group at noon on Monday and then in the afternoon to the Eurogroup to find a solution.

Gabriel Sakellaridis

What we have been saying is that by Feb. 16 (Monday) we want to reach a mutually beneficial agreement with our partners and we are moving in this direction.

Gabriel Sakellaridis