- Sputnik International
World
Get the latest news from around the world, live coverage, off-beat stories, features and analysis.

Moscow Draws Greece Away From IMF – German Magazine

© Sputnik / Aleksey Nikolskyi / Go to the mediabankPresident Vladimir Putin meets with Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras
President Vladimir Putin meets with Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras - Sputnik International
Subscribe
Russia proposed Greece to become a member of the New Development Bank founded by the BRICS countries. Prime Minister Tsipras, whose country is in need of financial support, finds the idea appealing, Der Spiegel reported.

The Greek government is considering a proposal from Moscow to become a member of the New Development Bank, the German magazine reported.

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes foreign delegation heads and honorary guests - Sputnik International
Putin Urges Development of BRICS to Boost Economies of Russia, South Africa
The New Development Bank was founded by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa in 2014, as an alternative to the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The invitation came from Russian Deputy Finance Minister Sergei Storchak on Monday. According to the magazine, Tsipras is currently considering the suggestive proposal, with one of the Greek government officials describing it as a "nice surprise".

Storchak told the Greek state news agency ANA-MPA that he would not be surprised if Greece becomes the first full member of the New Development Bank to apply for funds. It makes no difference whether Greece joins with a large or small investment.

"Once it is a member state, it may apply for loans for various purposes and for development projects," Storchak said.

The meeting of the bank members will take place from June 18-20, in St. Petersburg. Tsipras is also expected to attend the negotiations.

Newsfeed
0
To participate in the discussion
log in or register
loader
Chats
Заголовок открываемого материала