## Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Meeting with Greece Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras

_IMF News, October 16, 2017_

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: October 16, 2017

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### Meeting overview
- Date: October 16, 2017
- Participants: Christine Lagarde (Managing Director, IMF) and Alexis Tsipras (Prime Minister of Greece)
- Location: Washington
- Press Release No.: 17/403
- Press contact: Andreas Adriano, Phone: +1 202 623-7100, Email: MEDIA@IMF.org

### Key findings and observations
- Christine Lagarde complimented Prime Minister Tsipras and the Greek people on the notable progress Greece has achieved in the implementation of difficult policies, including recent pension and income tax reforms.
- The meeting was described as "excellent and productive."

### IMF program status and conditions
- The IMF recently approved in principle a new arrangement to support Greece’s policy program.
- Conditions emphasized as essential for success:
  - Resolute implementation of the program.
  - An agreement with Greece's European partners on debt relief.
- Intended outcomes:
  - Support Greece’s return to sustainable growth.
  - Facilitate a successful exit from official financing next year.

### Commitments
- The Prime Minister and the Managing Director are committed to working together towards the goal of sustainable growth and a successful exit from official financing.

*Source: International Monetary Fund press release, October 16, 2017.*

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