Washington (ANA-MPA/T. Ellis) -- Prime minister George Papandreou met on Tuesday with former US President Bill Clinton.

   In statements afterwards, Clinton was positive on the Greek economy and on Papandreou's efforts.

   He opined that the problem of the Greek economy stems from the fact that the EU first unified its currency before union at economic and political level, adding that the long-term prospects for Greece remain "exceptionally auspicious" and that it is a good bet that it will overcome the crisis.