Greece has been ‘European economy’s pleasant surprise’

Greece was the pleasant surprise of the European economy that was often mentioned at the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG), National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said on wrapping up his visit to Washington.

In statements, Hatzidakis said, "It was crystal-clear in all conversations and talks I had on the sidelines of the IMF's Spring Meetings. Greece is the pleasant surprise of the European economy. Everyone recognizes it: representatives of global organizations, financial analysts, global investment banks.

Our duty is to continue the effort seriously and with decisiveness, for new and better jobs and a higher quality of life for all Greeks." On the sidelines of the meetings, the Greek finance minister met separately with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, Director of Fiscal Affairs Vitor...