The new co-operation government will do the best it can to address the country's problems, and I believe that with the co-operation of all - and the new government stresses this - and the unity of all, we will achieve that.

We must all assume out responsibilities to take the country forward.

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.

I think achieving a higher fiscal stability is also a very important condition for restoring an environment which is conducive to growth...

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

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.