Our eurozone partners have made it clear: The choice is between staying in or getting out of the eurozone.

In the 20 years before Greece end up with the Euro, efforts to improve competitiveness through exchange rate and adjustments resulted only in temporary gains of competitiveness.

The government is determined to continue the process of fiscal consolidation and structural reform in order to secure sound public finances and improve the country's international competitiveness.

The participation of our country in the eurozone is a guarantee for the country's monetary stability. It is a driver of financial prosperity.

Our eurozone partners have made it clear: The choice is between staying in or getting out of the eurozone.

My job will not be easy but I am convinced the problems will be solved in a quicker and more efficient way if there is unity and consensus.

Greece is at a crucial crossroads. The choices that are made and the policies that are enforced will have a decisive impact on the wellbeing of Greeks. The way forward will not be easy but the problems can be solved, and will be solved, if there is unity, co-operation and consensus.