国际英语新闻：Eurozone leaders endorse standby aid plan for Greece

　　BRUSSELS, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Eurozone countries agreed on a bailout plan for debt-hit Greece late Thursday night, combining bilateral loans and money from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a standby aid package for the country.

　　The eurozone leaders have sent a strong political signal by adopting the plan, Herman Van Rompuy, president of the European Council, told a press conference at the end of the first day of the European Union (EU) spring summit.

　　Van Rompuy said the bailout plan was not only for Greece, but also for the stability of the European economy and the global financial market.

　　European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso also hailed the plan, saying the eurozone leaders have made the right decision and created a safety net for Greece. He said the eurozone leaders have delivered on their promise made at the informal summit in February, at which they pledged totake determined and coordinated action, if needed, to safeguard financial stability in the euro area as a whole.

　　According to a statement released by the eurozone leaders, Greece can only draw on the aid fund as a last resort and under strict conditions. 1/2 12下一页尾页