Greek PM Tsipras says deal with lenders is close

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras gives a speech at the Agriculture Ministry in central Athens, Greece, August 5, 2015. [Photo/Agencies]

ATHENS - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Wednesday Greece is close to concluding a deal with lenders on a multi billion euro bailout, which he said would end doubts over the country's presence in the euro zone.

"We are in the final stretch of concluding a deal with the institutions... Despite the difficulties we are facing we hope this agreement can end uncertainty on the future of Greece and of the euro zone," he said during a visit to the country's agriculture ministry.