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Merkel, Tsipras hold 50-minute phone contacts, described as 'positive'

After Schaeuble's harsh stance

Newsroom February 19 07:27

Angela Merkel and Alexis Tsipras held a telephone conversation on Thursday afternoon.

 

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Tsipras’ aides characterized the conversation as constructive. The call lasted for around 50 minutes.

 

The prime minister’s office said Tsipras and Merkel’s talk was characterized by a volition to find a mutual solution.

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