Hollande: Greece must remain in the Eurozone

For Greece there is no question of leaving the eurozone, said the president of France, Mr. Francois Holland after his meeting with Prime Minister Antonis Samaras at the Elysee Palace. He added that Greece must remain a member of Europe.

For the courtesy signing, the French president agreed to make joint statements with the Greek prime minister after their meeting at the Elysee Palace, which was not foreseen by the protocol of the French presidency.

Mr. Holland said that he recognizes the efforts made by the Greek people, but added that the Greek government must prove its credibility and Greek political will to continue the reforms.

All this, he said, so that they can withstand the Greek people. He also added that the report of the troika have to confirm that commitments are honored, not only the economic but also the reforms that Europe has done what should do.

On his part, the Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, after he spoke in French to reporters, said that some wager close to the exit of the country from the eurozone. He notes that he was there to assure the President Hollande that Greece will do what it must and will manage to gain its proper place in Europe.

Mr. Samaras said that Mr. Hollande agrees on the issue of recovery and that is the only way that Greece and Europe to achieve their goals.

And closed by saying that the Greeks are proud people, we do not like to borrow and to depend on borrowed money. Europe means dignity and democracy, and the people who suffer should be helped to preserve democracy and dignity.