Economy Minister Giorgos Stathakis stressed the need for completing the program review as soon as possible, while he also announced that the government will table the development law in March.

“We do not have the luxury the review to be extended, it must be completed as soon as possible and that is the government’s aim. I believe that it is the other side’s aim as well,” he said in an interview with RealFM.

Asked on whether he agrees with Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos’ position that it will be disastrous if it delays until May or June, he said: “I totally agree. The review must close; it is highly imperative for the economy and there is no reason why it should not close.”