Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande was concluded after just 30 minutes on Friday.

During the meeting, they discussed the course of the negotiations, agreeing that differences can be bridged. Tsipras briefed the two leaders on the Greek proposal and underlined that the Greek side does not understand the institutions’ insistence on so harsh measures.

According to diplomatic sources, the negotiations will continue after the summit.