The conditions described above will facilitate Greek government bonds regaining investment grade status, thus paving the way to the inclusion of Greek bonds in the ECB’s recentlyenhanced Asset Purchase Programme (APP). This, in turn, would further lower borrowing costs for the Greek economy, thereby boosting growth and improving debt sustainability.
Let me also say a few words on the benefits of our common currency. The euro is the most visible and most internationally known symbol of a united Europe.