Greece confident of agreeing bailout deal next week

Greece should reach a deal with its eurozone partners and the IMF next week on a package of reforms, which will help to unlock remaining bailout funds, the country’s economy minister said yesterday.

“I think talks will lead to a deal next week. The agreement will close on (Greek Orthodox) Easter week,” George Stathakis told Skai TV.

Last week, Athens presented a list of reforms to its official creditors in a bid to show it is committed to living up to pledges of financial discipline and is worthy of aid as it scrambles to meet loan payments amid a cash crunch.