U.S. President Barack Obama spoke with Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras by telephone Monday, the White House said. “The president congratulated Prime Minister Samaras on his election and on the formation of his coalition government," the White House said in a statement. “President Obama expressed his strong support for Greece and noted the continued solidarity between the American and Greek people." “The President welcomed Prime Minister Samaras' commitment to address Greece's economic situation and urged the Prime Minister to work closely with the European Union, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank in the implementation of Greece's reform program," the White House said. According to the White House, Obama also wished Samaras a quick recovery from his recent eye surgery.
