Athens saw an attempt to pressure the IMF’s refusal to continue negotiations about the debt – RBC

Review the delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with the negotiations on the extension of financial assistance to Greece is an attempt to put pressure on Athens. This is stated in the statement of the Greek government, reports Reuters.

«The decision of the IMF to stop the negotiations on a new agreement – an attempt to pressure on Athens and its European partners”, – stressed in the government. The Greek side also expressed its readiness to “intensify negotiations to reach an agreement as soon as possible».

In Athens, stressed that Greece does not soften its position in the negotiations because of the reluctance to pass the “red line».

The IMF delegation has been withdrawn from the negotiations on a new agreement with Greece on the eve of June 11. “Serious differences between us on most key issues remain,” – stated Gerry Rice, a spokesman for the organization.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Greece and its creditors to continue negotiations, despite the fact that the transaction was at an impasse . An unnamed official familiar with the negotiations, in a conversation with Reuters said that “the non-participation of the IMF is an attempt to put pressure on other parties – the European Commission, the European Central Bank and Greece.” “The pressure intensified from all sides, especially from Berlin,” – said the agency interlocutor.

The official representative of the European Commission confirmed that Margaritis Shinas odds with Athens, but urged not to dramatize the output of the IMF negotiations. “If you read yesterday’s statement by the IMF, you will see in the last paragraph, that they are still willing to seek a solution for Greece,” – he said.

Shinas recalled that on the eve of European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker for two hours spoke with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. “It was precisely in order to overcome those differences,” – said the press secretary.

The European Commission representative said that negotiations should return to the technical level. “First we need to return to the technical level, these differences were resolved reliable and technically acceptable manner, and that then – see” – he concluded.

The rating agency Standard & amp; Poor’s downgraded the sovereign on June 10 Greece’s credit rating from CCC + to CCC with a negative outlook. Experts S & amp; P forecast that within a year the Greek government default on its commercial debts.

The current program of aid to Athens by the European Commission, the IMF and the European Central Bank in the amount of € 245 billion will be completed on 30 June. The same day, Greece has to pay the IMF € 1,6 Bln. The government will not be able to make a payment in the event that if you do not agree new loan terms.

«troika” demands from the Greek authorities to tighten saving mode in exchange for financial assistance. Against such a measure objects left-radical government. In early June, Tsipras said that Athens will not conduct new reforms and the IMF would have to defer payments.