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In turn, Mr. Rösler focused on Germany´s efforts to implement investments in Greece and expand opportunities for their funding, expressing the view that Greece will emerge stronger from the crisis. 

During the meeting which took place "in a very good atmosphere", Mr. Papandreou also noted the efforts being made, the "victimization and maturity of the Greek people", and the German Vice-Chancellor expressed his respect also to the whole of Europe for those efforts. 

With Antonis Samaras

"Intentions for German investments in Greece should be viewed by all of us as a very important event," said New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras yesterday after his meeting with the German Vice-Chancellor on the sidelines of the Greek-German business forum. 

Also, regarding the contract from July 21, he said: "As you remember in the decision from July 21, the devil lies in details. But neither the liquidity of the Greek economy, nor the future of our social security funds are a mere detail. I hope this government, which does not negotiate on any issue, is at least hearing us." 

Fight for strengthening of Euro 

At his meeting with Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos, Mr. Rösler requested the repayment of the Greek State to the German companies, which are active in Greece, by confirming Germany’s support for Greece. 

Rösler said that Germany is ready to fight for the strengthening of the Euro and the Member States of the eurozone. 

Statements by Evangelos Venizelos 

"Mr. Rösler sees Greece as a member of the eurozone and the message we send is a message of stability and prospects for our single currency and for our common home, which are the eurozone and the European Union" said, in turn, the Greek Finance Minister. 

The German Vice-Chancellor also expressed his satisfaction at the assurances of Venizelos that the outstanding issues with the German companies will soon be resolved. 

"Greece is experiencing a very difficult and critical moment. The crisis also presents a chance. This is a chance to increase our competitiveness through difficult but necessary structural changes. The decisions we make are decisions that help in the long term, help Greek citizens and it is extremely important to understand this, not only in Greece but also internationally," added Evangelos Venizelos, expressing satisfaction with the intentions of Germany to invest in energy, tourism, information and high technology.