Samaras expresses support to Cyprus after ‘no’ to bank levy

13:12 20/3/2013 - Πηγή: Matrix24

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras had a telephone contact Tuesday evening with Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades, following the rejection by the Cyprus House of Representatives of a levy on bank deposits proposed by the Eurogroup, as part of a bail-out programme.

Samaras expressed the Greek government’s support to Cyprus, while his discussion with Anastasiades focused on possible solutions, after the rejection of Eurogroup’s plan.

Earlier, government spokesman Simos Kedikoglou commenting on developments in Cyprus, said “Greece has been and continues supporting the choices of Cyprus.”

Greece “supported Cyprus at the Eurogroup, and continues to support the country now,” Kedikoglou added, saying that “the moment is too crucial to be used for petty partisan interests.”