Greek interim cabinet sworn in, new elections on September 20

The interim government of Greece's caretaker premier, Vasiliki Thanou, has been sworn in Friday, ahead of snap elections to take place on September 20, dpa reported.

The cabinet's first act was to approve the decree to dissolve parliament. The decree was signed by President Prokopis Pavlopoulos, who officially announced the date for new polls, marking the beginning election campaign, state television ERT1 reported.

Meanwhile, the interim government has been formed with a view to stability. The most important positions have been taken on by trusted experts with cross-party backing, interim Premier Thanou said.

The Ministry of Finance is to be led by Giorgos Chouliaraki, who has been a steady player in years of negotiations with Greece's creditors.

Long-serving diplomat Petros Molyviatis, 87, has been named foreign minister.

The cabinet will remain in office until the conclusion of new elections.

Source: SPA