The government, despite the difficulties, will continue to be committed to the goals that have been set and to the achievement of the corresponding primary surpluses, said the Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis on the occasion of the upgrade of the Greek economy by Moody’s.

Mr. Hatzidakis added that “we will continue to combine social sensitivity with financial responsibility”.

Specifically, the minister made the following statement:

“Greece’s credit upgrade by two notches by Moody’s is not just another reward for the government’s fiscal and overall economic policy. It is mainly a proof that the government must remain faithful to a policy of fiscal seriousness. A policy which, despite the difficulties, will continue to be committed to the objectives set and to the achievement of the corresponding primary surpluses. We have achieved a lot in the economy in the last four years. We are judged every day and there is no reason to let the progress that has been made go to waste. Steadily, we will continue to combine social sensitivity with financial responsibility.”