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Eurogroup ministers expect new proposals from Greece

Updated: 07 07 , 2015 10:35
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BRUSSELS -- Finance ministers from euro zone countries are expecting new proposals from Greece in Tuesday talks, Eurogroup said in a statement on Monday.

"The Eurogroup will discuss the situation following the referendum in Greece that was held on July 5th," the statement read. "Ministers expect new proposals from the Greek authorities," it added.

Eurogroup head Jeroen Dijsselbloem also expressed his displeasure about the referendum result, saying the result was "very regrettable for the future of Greece."

"The Greek referendum is not bringing us closer to a solution," Dijsselbloem said to Dutch media on Monday.

Earlier last week, Dijsselbloem warned Greece that it was likely to "have no place in the euro zone" if the 'No' vote prevailed in Sunday's referendum.

"One illusion must be swept from the table: that if the outcome is negative, then everything can be renegotiated and you will end up with an easier and more attractive package," said Dijsselbloem.