Lagarde reiterates IMF's support to Greece

WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (KUNA) -- Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Sunday reiterated IMF's commitment to supporting Greece to achieve objectives of the Fund's program in the European country.
Lagarde also commended the Greek authorities for "significant improvement" in Greece's fiscal position and "encouraged them to implement decisively key structural reforms in line with program commitments," a statement by the IMF said.
Lagarde made the remarks during a meeting with Greek Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis, Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras and their colleagues to discuss progress under the IMF program in Greece and possible next steps.
"She reiterated the Fund's commitment to supporting Greece in continuing to achieve program objectives," said the statement. (end) rm.bs