Leaders to meet over Greek debt

THE French President Nicolas Sarkozy said yesterday he would meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel soon to discuss Greece’s debt troubles. He said support for Greece was a moral obligation for Europe.

Following a meeting with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou in Paris, Sarkozy said he had been reassured by the Greek leader that Athens was determined to deliver on its commitments in return for aid.

“I will be in Germany in the coming days to continue with Chancellor Angela Merkel the collaboration and coordination works between Germany and France that has ensured the protection of Europe,” Sarkozy told reporters at his presidential palace.