According to sources from the American media, Mr.Obama told the PM that the US are looking forward to collaborating with the new Greek government in the country's effort to apply the necessary reforms. The return of the Greek economy to growth, and an agreement between Greece and the Eurozone in order to lighten the debt and make it viable are also goals for which the US government is willing to offer assistance.
The American president assured that the US would be on the side of Greece and the EU in their efforts to deal with the increasing influx of immigrants and refugees.
The two sides have agreed on the importance of cooperation with Turkey “including efforts to successfully resolve the Cyprus settlement talks”.
The statement is as follows:
“The President spoke with Prime Minister Tsipras today to congratulate him on his recent election victory. The President noted that the United States, as a longstanding friend and ally, looks forward to working closely with the new Greek government to help Greece return to a path of long-term prosperity. The two leaders also reviewed close cooperation between Greece and the United States on issues of European security and counterterrorism”.