First institutions and ESM representatives to arrive in Athens on Friday

On the Greek side, the president of the Council of Economic Advisors (SOE) Giorgos Chouliarakis will lead the technical negotiations, according to Finance ministry sources.

The same sources ruled out the possibility of additional prior actions despite the creditors' pressure.

The government is seeking to have the negotiation on the three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the new loan agreement completed by August 20. It is also noted that based on the agreement of the summit, the aim is to achieve a primary surplus of 3.5 pct of GDP in 2018.

Regarding the opening of the Athens stock exchange, Finance ministry officials said that decisions will be taken next week.