“If we continue with the same performance, we will not be the most indebted country in Europe.”
Greece’s intention to repay the loans of the first memorandum earlier was confirmed by the Minister of National Economy and Finance. Kyriakos Pierrakakis. Speaking in the ERT news release from the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund in Washington, Mr. Pierrakakis stressed that “we have already repaid IMF loans three years ago. We must also repay the loans of the first memorandum. “
Setting the timetable, the Minister of National Economy and Finance said that “we want to do this ten years earlier”, namely 2031 instead of 2041, which has been agreed.
Mr Pierrakakis explained that “there are obviously” Sinialou “reasons in the markets, but the most essential is to be able to put weight on it.” As he typically noted, “by reducing and diminishing debt quickly, the primary surpluses we create will be able to reach society faster and better.”
Asked about improving the image of Greek debt, the finance minister replied that “there is already a prediction that it will be reduced much faster, that very soon, if we continue with the same performance, we will not be the most indebted country in Europe.” As he said, “the declining is rapid. You saw and yesterday in the announcements we are at 153%. “