In interview with Kathimerini, Eurogroup chief calls on Greece to stick to reforms

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini, Eurogroup Chairman Mario Centeno called on Greece to stick to economic reforms and avoid sliding back to policies that will not help the country emerge from the economic crisis. 

"Greece must fully undertake ownership of the reforms," Centeno said. 

As for the International Monetary Fund, which has yet to determine whether it will contribute financially to Greece's third bailout, Centeno said that its support would be "useful." The IMF has supported Greece since 2010, he said, so its continued backing would be useful in terms of signalling Greece's credibility and securing the trust of markets. 

Asked whether the next government will be constrained by a growth plan drafted by the current leftist-led administration, Centeno said there were several potential approaches but that it was important to have clear goals and...