Positive signals from Dutch PM on growth, migration, primary surplus

Talks between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte in The Hague on Tuesday focused on the prospects for boosting growth in Greece through investments while Rutte left open the possibility of using bond profits to ease the country's primary surplus target, Kathimerini understands. 

During a joint press conference after their talks, Rutte said he has "full confidence" in Mitsotakis and sees "incredible potential" in Greece.

He added that the best way for Greece to reduce its economic dependence on its partners is through growth and expressed interest in boosting his country's exports to Greece. Mitsotakis, for his part, said he wanted to "open the door to foreign investments." 

Government sources expressed satisfaction with the talks between the two leaders, which lasted for two hours. The positive climate was seen as a...