Greek PM presents gov't policy agenda, pledges fulfillment of bailout commitments

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras presented his Left-led government's four-year policy program on Monday, pledging full and swift implementation of reforms and commitments undertaken under the third bailout agreed with international lenders this summer.

In parallel, he promised the government will introduce measures to soften the impact from the new round of harsh austerity policies Athens has accepted in order to avert default and Grexit and resolve the five-year debt crisis.

Addressing the parliament plenary for first time after the Sept. 20 snap general elections, the 41-year old premier acknowledged that the coming months and years Greeks will face more challenges.

However, he expressed confidence over the successful outcome.

"Our vision can be realized despite difficulties," Tsipras said, requesting legislators' support to stabilize the economy, secure debt relief, reform the state, address corruption and restore social cohesion.

The confidence vote to the new ruling coalition of his Radical Left SYRIZA party with the Right-wing Independent Greeks has been scheduled for Wednesday evening. Enditem