Press Release: Statement by the IMF on Greece
IMF News, July 20, 2015
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- Published: July 20, 2015
Statement summary
- Date: July 20, 2015
- Press Release No.15/344
- Mr. Gerry Rice, Director of Communications at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement:
- “I can confirm that Greece today repaid the totality of its arrears to the IMF, equivalent to SDR 1.6 billion (about EUR 2.0 billion). Greece is therefore no longer in arrears to the IMF.
- “As we have said, the Fund stands ready to continue assisting Greece in its efforts to return to financial stability and growth.”
Key factual findings
- Greece repaid the totality of its arrears to the IMF.
- Amount repaid: SDR 1.6 billion (about EUR 2.0 billion).
- Status after repayment: Greece is no longer in arrears to the IMF.
IMF position and readiness
- The IMF states it stands ready to continue assisting Greece in its efforts to return to financial stability and growth.
Media relations contact
- IMF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
- Media Relations
- E-mail: media@imf.org
- Phone: 202-623-7100
Press Release No.15/344, July 20, 2015, International Monetary Fund.