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Tsipras: 'We're seeking a viable solution, not just a deal'

Tsipras: 'We're seeking a viable solution, not just a deal'

The government seeks a viable solution for the country in its ongoing negotiations with its lenders and not just an agreement, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Saturday during a speech at the openining of SYRIZA party’s central committee meeting in Athens.

"We will not accept humiliating conditions in this negotiation. The majority cannot respond to new measures,” he told lawmakers and added: “We will not budge to unreasonable demands.”

He also warned: "Those who can help find a viable solution should do so. Otherwise they should keep quiet.”

Referring specifically to demands for labour law reforms, he said: “We’re not discussing further deregulation of the labour market. On the contrary, we’re ready to restore collective labour agreements.” He also said the government will not accept more pension cuts.