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

I think the facts reveal that the European partners have taken extraordinary measures to help Greece address its problems.

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.

Dealing with Greece's problems will be more difficult if Greece is not a member of the eurozone.

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

I am convinced that the public, large majority of the Greek people, realize that policies pursued in the past and the market practices have to be changed, in order to improve the prospects of the Greek economy. So there is, I think, strong public support despite the increases in social tensions.

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.