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.

Our membership of the euro is a guarantee of monetary stability and creates the right conditions for sustainable growth. Our membership of the euro is the only choice.

And judging what is appropriate or not appropriate for a country, I think it is important in particular in judging what is the appropriate economic policy framework, one should take into account the overall political environment and the institutional framework within which economic policy operates.

Greece could default on its debts and even exit currency bloc if it cannot deliver reforms.

So it won't be a surprise when the Greek default actually happens and we expect it one way or the other to be relatively soon.

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

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.