Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met with EU’s migration commissioner, Dimitris Avramopulos, and commenting on the Eurogroup meeting he said Greece waited four years to have a decision that would introduce a road map for debt relief.

“Through the core of two simultaneous crises, the economic and the refugee crisis, which was unprecedented for our country, we come out unscathed and standing on our feet and now the long and difficult fight begins to heal the wounds that our weakest fellow citizens have endured,” Tsipras said.

“The most important aspect is that stability is fully restored and all the debate on whether Greece can remain in the strong core of Europe ends,” he added.

Referring to the evacuation of Idomeni’s refugee camp, Mr. Tsipras said it is being done without any violence and the railway line is also cleared.

On his side, Mr. Avramopoulos said that what is taking place in Idomeni provides a clear and strong message to Europe that “with humanity and sensitivity, these people can enjoy hospitality and support, erasing an image that was a disgrace for Europe”.