German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel makes a speech during a parliamentary debate on the Greek debt crisis at the German lower house of parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, July 1, 2015. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal cannot be associated with Greece's mounting troubles after sacrifices and efforts made to overcome the country's debt crisis and improve its financial and economic situation, Deputy Prime Minister Paulo Portas said on Monday.
Portas said in a televised speech that after Greece's referendum on creditor proposals, "it is now up to Greece to make alternative, viable proposals that would be acceptable to all". He said the will of Greek voters has to be respected "to the same extent as the will of all the other euro zone states".
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