Talks with Greek government were 'good and productive' says institutions' official

Negotiations between the Greek government and the mission chiefs of the institutions on the third program review were "good and productive", an official of the European side of the institutions said on Friday, after the end of the first phase of talks in Athens. 
According to the official, talks are continuing on a technical level to complete the reforms included in the adjustment program with the aim still to complete the review by the end of the year.
The representatives of the institutions will leave Athens on Friday and are expected to return on the last week of November.