G8 leaders call on Greece to stay in euro

G8 leaders said they want debt-stricken Greece to stay in the eurozone at a Camp David summit, as the group papered over deep-seated divisions about how best to tackle the eurozone crisis.

With the future of Europe’s currency union in doubt, leaders of the world’s largest economies called on Greece at the weekend to stick to the terms of a massive EU-IMF cash-for-reforms bailout, which is hanging by a thread.

“We agree on the importance of a strong and cohesive eurozone for global stability and recovery,” a final G8 joint communique stated. “We affirm our interest in Greece remaining in the eurozone while respecting its commitments.”