Obama: Greeks 'need hope'

In a wide-ranging interview with Kathimerini, US President Barack Obama insisted that he will continue to urge the country's creditors to take the necessary steps that will ensure Greece returns to growth, including "meaningful debt relief."

Speaking ahead of his two-day visit starting on Tuesday, the outgoing US president said that Greece must continue on the path of necessary reforms, which he said can only be sustainable if people are given hope.

Obama praised bilateral ties, lauding Greece's contribution to the NATO alliance despite its "economic hardships," and the close cooperation on counterterrorism. He also commended the "inspiring" generosity the Greek people have shown to the refugees.

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