WASHINGTON (MNI) – The following is a statement by the U.S.
Treasury Department Monday following the meeting between Treasury
Secretary Timothy Geithner and Greece Finance Minister Evangelos
Venizelos:
Secretary Geithner met with Greek Finance Minister Evangelos
Venizelos at Treasury this afternoon to discuss Greeces efforts to
implement comprehensive reforms and restore growth to its economy.
Secretary Geithner welcomed the progress Greece has already made toward
strengthening its public finances and underscored the need for continued
and full implementation of the program. They also discussed the
agreement reached by European leaders last week to reinforce the
institutions of the euro area.
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