国际英语新闻：Greek PM says Greece can overcome economic crisis

Pledging to rebuild a country, where social justice would prevail and widespread provocative tax evasion would no longer exist, Papandreou stressed that his government will support the weakest groups of Greek society, starting from low income pensioners.

The Greek premier is expected to release more details on the government's planned policy to achieve this goal during his opening speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair in northern Greece on September 11.

During Friday's address Papandreou also stated that the upcoming November local and regional elections are seen as a barometer of Greek people's feelings for the effort undertaken to solve the structural problems of Greek economy, as a referendum on the agreement with European partners and International Monetary Fund to receive aid in exchange of tough reforms.

"We give this battle all together. Every day, every moment. Despite difficulties, we do not stop. We move forward, facing the future with optimism and hope," said Papandreou, stressing that the dilemma "we change or we sink" remains a historical reality for Greece.

"The international community expected our default. We proved them wrong. We can turn the crisis into an opportunity. We can make it," concluded Papandreou, calling on all Greeks, especially youth to support the government's choices.