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Kotzias talks to 'La Stampa' on coalition with ANEL, debt negotiations

Kotzias talks to 'La Stampa' on coalition with ANEL, debt negotiations

In a brief interview with the online version of the Italian newspaper "La Stampa" on Wednesday, Greece's new Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias commented on SYRIZA's decision to form a coalition with the Independent Greeks (ANEL).

"The support of ANEL to SYRIZA's programme is a contribution of fundamental importance for achieving government goals," he said. He noted that SYRIZA had also asked for the support of To Potami in Parliament "but our alignment is clear and everyone that signs on to it, know this."

Regarding Greece's negotiations with the EU-IMF troika and whether Athens would be prepared to accept an extension in the repayment period for its loans, Kotzias replied "Europe's history over a thousand years is based on battles and compromises. We want to achieve a compromise that's good for the Greek people."